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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?
Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
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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