# South Carolina’s Hands-Free Law Still Hits Hard | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7463313)
Published: 2026-09-03T18:05:38+00:00
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A year after South Carolina’s hands-free law went into effect, drivers are still getting caught texting and scrolling behind the wheel — with Mount Pleasant alone issuing 700 tickets since March. Fines start at $100 but balloon to $232 with fees for first offenses, and jump to $440 for repeat violators. While police report a drop in crashes, they stress phone use isn’t the only distraction — and urge drivers to use “do not disturb” modes or hands-free tech like Bluetooth or CarPlay. Extra patrols are coming ahead of Labor Day weekend — stay focused out there. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/72bbefad38b2369a

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