# S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-70: SECTION 56-1-70. Temporary driver's permit

> South Carolina · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-70

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-70
- **Heading:** SECTION 56-1-70. Temporary driver's permit
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 56 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 56-1-70

## Text

The Department of Motor Vehicles may, in its discretion, issue a temporary driver's permit to an applicant for a motor vehicle driver's license permitting him to operate a motor vehicle while the Department is completing its investigation and determination of all facts relative to such applicant's right to receive a driver's license. Such permit must be in his immediate possession while operating a motor vehicle, and it shall be invalid when the applicant's license has been issued or for good cause has been refused.

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