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The State Transport Police is primarily responsible for enforcing state and federal laws governing commercial motor vehicles. The major objectives are to protect the motoring public by preventing accidents, removing unsafe drivers and vehicles from our roads, protecting our environment from hazardous materials being transported on our roadways and preventing the premature deterioration of our roads and bridges through the STP Size and Weight Enforcement Program.  [More]

Latest News (August 15, 2006)

HURRICANE SEASON JUNE 1st - NOVEMBER 30th

SPECIAL OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT RESTRICTION WAIVER REQUEST

If a special Oversize/Overweight restriction waiver is needed in the event of a national, statewide, regional or county emergency. The requesting governmental entity or utility should contact and work with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division at (803) 737-8500 to request the waiver. 

If an Oversize/Overweight restriction waiver is currently in place, it can be viewed on the following websites:

SC Emergency Management Division web site, www.scemd.org SC Department of Transportation web site, www.scdot.org SCDPS, State Transport Police web site, www.scstp.org

If you are seeking clearance to bypass the weigh station/scale facility, because an emergency condition exists, please contact the State Transport Police direct at (803) 896-5500. 

South Carolina's Safety Belt Law is changing (December 9, 2005)

ATA Educates Motorists with "Share the Road" Web site

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has developed a Web site to educate motorists about the safest ways to drive alongside large trucks. The site also features four sections that focus on distracted driving, blind spots, following too closely and passing. Between 70 percent and 75 percent of all truck-related auto fatalities are caused by car drivers, according to figures from the Department of Transportation and AAA. Thirty-five percent of those fatal accidents occur in a truck's blind spots. For more information, visit the new "Share the Road" site

Brake Safety Awareness Week 2005 June 24, 2005             August 28-September 3, 2005

"Have You Checked Your Brakes Today?"

CVSA Certified Inspectors, brake suppliers, and industry talking with drivers and mechanics at truck stops and other locations where drivers and mechanics congregate about the importance of commercial vehicle brake safety. This activity is a part of the annual Operation Air Brake.

general STP related questions: STPHelp@scdps.net