Hands Free Official....
Governor Henry McMaster joined members of the General Assembly and state agency leaders Thursday for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3276—the South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act.
The new law makes it illegal to hold or support a mobile device with any part of your body while driving.
“By signing this bill," Governor McMaster said, "we will significantly reduce the number of preventable accidents caused by distracted driving, ensuring more South Carolinians make it home safely to their loved ones."
The bill goes into effect on September 1st of this year, with a 180-day warning period to allow drivers time to adjust.
Fines for violations will start being issued on February 28, 2026.
