South Carolina § 56-5-3230 - Drivers to exercise due care.
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§ 56-5-3230. Drivers to exercise due care.
Notwithstanding other provisions of any local ordinance, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle and shall give an audible signal when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused, incapacitated or intoxicated person.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-442; 1952 Code SECTION 46-442; 1949 (46) 466; 1977 Act No. 145 SECTION 6.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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