South Carolina § 56-5-6460 - Violation of article does not constitute negligence.
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§ 56-5-6460. Violation of article does not constitute negligence.
A violation of this article shall not constitute negligence, per se, contributory negligence nor be admissible as evidence in any trial of any civil action.
HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 2 SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 56-5-6460 cover?
Section 56-5-6460 ("Violation of article does not constitute negligence.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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