Receiving a speeding ticket in South Carolina is more than a minor inconvenience.
Even a 2-point violation can impact your driving record, increase your insurance rates, and put you at risk for license suspension if you accumulate too many points. Paying the ticket is an admission of guilt, and before you do, you should know your legal options.
At Chambers Law, we help drivers fight traffic violations to protect their records and driving privileges.
Call 843-449-0420 today for a free consultation.
Understanding 2-Point Speeding Tickets in South Carolina
South Carolina’s point system assigns a certain number of demerit points to traffic violations. A 2-point speeding ticket generally applies in the following situations:
- Driving 1-10 mph over the posted speed limit
- Speeding in a non-work zone with no additional aggravating factors
- First-time or minor speeding violations
While a 2-point speeding ticket may not seem serious, it adds to your total points, and accumulating too many can result in increased penalties.
How the South Carolina Point System Works
South Carolina’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) tracks driver penalty points, and accumulating 12 or more points leads to an automatic license suspension:
- 2 points – Minor speeding offense
- 4 points – Speeding 11-24 mph over the limit
- 6 points – Speeding 25+ mph over the limit
- 12+ points – License suspension
Every year, half of your accumulated points expire, but this doesn’t prevent insurance increases or other penalties.
Penalties for a 2-Point Speeding Ticket
Even a minor speeding violation can result in:
- Fines ranging from $75 to $150, depending on the jurisdiction
- Points added to your driving record
- Increased auto insurance premiums
- Potential license suspension if points accumulate
Should You Fight a 2-Point Speeding Ticket?
Many drivers assume they should just pay the fine and move on. However, contesting your ticket may help you avoid higher insurance rates and unnecessary points on your record. Reasons to fight a ticket include:
- Errors in the officer’s report or radar calibration
- Failure to properly issue the ticket
- Lack of clear speed limit signs
- Mitigating circumstances (such as a sudden medical emergency)
By contesting the ticket, you may be able to get it dismissed, reduced, or kept off your record.
How Chambers Law Can Help
At Chambers Law, we take an aggressive approach to defending drivers against speeding tickets. Our firm:
- Reviews the details of your citation for legal errors
- Challenges the accuracy of radar or speed detection devices
- Negotiates with prosecutors to reduce or dismiss charges
- Works to minimize the impact on your driving record
