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What happens if you drive without insurance in South Carolina?

I have an old Jeep that I don't think I need to purchase insurance for. The only thing I'm worried about is being caught without insurance. What happens if I get pulled over?

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Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“In the state of South Carolina,
car insurance
is legally mandatory for all vehicles.
If caught without insurance that meets the state minimum requirements, you will have to face these consequences:
  • Uninsured motorist fee of $550
  • Up to $200 fine or 30 days in jail, or both
  • $5 per day for each day you went without insurance
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