Transportation

SCDPS urges proper use of child safety seats

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Friday, September 14th, 2012, 9:22am

SCDPS urges proper use of child safety seats

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is reminding parents and caregivers just how important it is to have their children restrained in properly installed child passenger safety seats through a series of billboards that have been placed around the state. Last year, nine children under the age of six were killed and another 9,300 injured in motor vehicle collisions in South Carolina.

“Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 12 years old,” said SCDPS Director Leroy Smith.

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DMV offers new driver license test app

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Thursday, September 13th, 2012, 11:10am

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today a new interactive driver license test application for iPhone, iTouch, iPad and Android devices.

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SCDPS troopers, STP to saturate roadways

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Friday, August 31st, 2012, 8:38am

SCDPS troopers, STP to saturate roadways

The South Carolina Highway Patrol and State Transport Police, both SCDPS law enforcement divisions, will have a larger contingent of officers than normal on the highways as the 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T. campaign draws to a close.

Troopers will place a special emphasis on interstate travel beginning Friday as motorists enjoy one last summer holiday. The State Transport Police will focus on commercial motor vehicle safety and compliance.

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SCDPS reports 9 killed on SC highways, August 17-19

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Monday, August 20th, 2012, 8:00am

SCDPS reports 9 killed on SC highways, August 17-19

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of nine people being killed on South Carolina highways from Friday, August 17, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, August 19, at midnight.

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Sober or Slammer: DUI Enforcement Campaign is Focus of Labor Day Initiative

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Thursday, August 16th, 2012, 9:00am

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SC motorists paying more for gas than last year

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012, 8:03am

SC motorists paying more for gas than last year

S.C. (AP) - Gasoline prices in South Carolina have spiked in recent weeks and now, for the first time this summer, motorists are paying more than at the same time last year.

AAA Carolinas said Wednesday the average price for a gallon of gas is $3.41 a gallon. That's a penny more than it was on Aug. 15, 2011. It is still well below the national average of $3.71.

The current price is 49 cents more than it was July 3.

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State’s seat belt usage rate sets record high

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012, 1:30pm

State’s seat belt usage rate sets record high

Nine out of 10 motorists in South Carolina wear their safety belts – the highest recorded usage rate in state history – according to a recent survey by the University of South Carolina.

Officials at the SC Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) credit enforcement and public education efforts with the record 90.5 percent usage rate – the first time the rate has climbed higher than the 90 percent mark. SCDPS commissioned the June survey following the Memorial Day Buckle Up, South Carolina (BUSC) safety belt campaign.

“This record-setti

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