§ 56-5-1520 General rules as to maximum speed limits; lower speeds may be required
§ 56-5-1530 Alteration of speed limits on state highway system by Department of Transportation; signs
§ 56-5-1535 Endangerment of a highway worker; penalties; definitions
§ 56-5-1536 Repealed
§ 56-5-1538 Emergency scene management; definitions
§ 56-5-1540 Alteration of speed limits by local authorities; signs; approval by Department of Transportation
§ 56-5-1550 to 56-5-1555
§ 56-5-1560 Minimum speed limits
§ 56-5-1570 Special speed limitations for certain vehicles and places
§ 56-5-1580 Contents of complaint and summons or notice to appear charging speeding
§ 56-5-1590 Unlawful to race or assist in racing on public roads
§ 56-5-1600 Unlawful to acquiesce in or permit use of car in race
§ 56-5-1610 “Acquiescence” defined
§ 56-5-1620 Penalties for racing; revocation or suspension of drivers’ licenses and registrations
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 56 > Chapter 5 > Article 11 - Restrictions On Speed; Racing

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • roadway: as used in this chapter shall refer to any such roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively. See South Carolina Code 56-5-460
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.