§ 56-10-210 Definitions
§ 56-10-220 Requirement that vehicle sought to be registered be insured; proof; regulations
§ 56-10-225 Proof of insurance and financial responsibility in vehicle; penalties
§ 56-10-230 Notice of termination of insurance
§ 56-10-240 Requirement that upon loss of insurance, insured obtain new insurance or surrender registration and plates; written notice by insurer; suspension of registration and plates; enforcement; penalties
§ 56-10-245 Per diem fine for lapse in required coverage
§ 56-10-250 Unlawful to sell vehicle with suspended registration to family member
§ 56-10-260 False certificate or false evidence of insurance; penalties; special restricted driver’s licenses
§ 56-10-280 Insurance not to be issued for period less than six months; contract or policy valid for at least sixty days; cancellation within sixty days
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 56 > Chapter 10 > Article 3 - Insurance Requirements Relating to Motor Vehicle Registration

  • Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • insured motor vehicle: means a motor vehicle as to which there is maintained the security required by § 56-10-20. See South Carolina Code 56-10-210
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC