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Public safety news for Charleston County will appear here as stories are published.

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Traffic news will appear here as stories are published.

Department of Transportation

SCDOT Road Alerts

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The SC Department of Transportation posts road closures, bridge replacements, lane shifts, and public meetings affecting Charleston County.

Releases are fetched from the SCDOT press feed and filtered for Charleston County.

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Accidents & Enforcement

Charleston County By the Numbers

911
Emergency Line — Always On
24/7
Dispatch Coverage
0
Tolerance for Impaired Driving
100%
School Zone Enforcement Active
Data: SCDOT Traffic Reports • MADD Court Monitoring • SC Highway Patrol
School Zone Safety

School Traffic & Safety

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Speed Limits
SC law requires reduced speed in active school zones. Fines are doubled.
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Peak Hours
6:30–8:30 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM on school days.
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Bus Safety
Stop for buses with extended signs. Fines up to $1,000.
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10 Schools
Charleston County has 10 high schools with active school zone enforcement.
Schools with Active Zones
Wando High School
Warriors
Academic Magnet High School
Raptors
West Ashley High School
Wildcats
James Island Charter High School
Trojans
North Charleston High School
Cougars
R.B. Stall High School
Warriors
Burke High School
Bulldogs
Lucy G. Beckham High School
Bengals
Garrett Academy of Technology
Falcons
St. John's High School
Islanders
Emergency & Resources

Public Safety Resources

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Emergency
Call 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies.
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Charleston Police
Non-emergency line for the Charleston Police Department.
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Sheriff’s Office
Charleston County Sheriff’s Office — county-wide jurisdiction.
Sheriff’s Office →
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SC Highway Patrol
Report aggressive driving, DUI, and highway incidents.
SCHP Website →
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Submit a Tip
Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry.
1-888-CRIME-SC →
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SCDOT
Road closures, construction, and lane advisories statewide.
SCDOT Press →
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SCDOT Cameras
Live traffic cameras on major SC highways.
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Report a Crash
File an online crash report with SC Highway Patrol.
SCHP Reports →
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