Some of the Most Commonly Violated Laws and Rules in Charleston, South Carolina
By Mark A. Leon
Every city, town, borough and community has its a few rules that are commonly broken. Here are some of the most commonly violated laws and rules in Charleston, South Carolina
Open Container Laws:
– It is illegal to have an open container of beer or wine in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle in South Carolina. Violations can result in up to 30 days in jail or a $100 fine.
– Many cities like Charleston prohibit having open containers of alcohol in public places like streets, sidewalks, parks, etc. without a permit. Violating these local open container ordinances can also lead to fines or jail time.
Noise Ordinances:
– Charleston County has noise ordinances prohibiting “plainly audible” amplified sounds from vehicles that disturb the peace.
– The county also prohibits unreasonable animal noises like habitual barking that annoys others.
– Violating the county’s noise ordinances is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 fine or 30 days in jail.
The search results indicate that while open container and noise violations may seem minor, they are taken seriously in Charleston and can result in criminal penalties if the local laws and ordinances are broken. Checking local regulations is advised to avoid inadvertently violating these common ordinances.
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