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 South Carolina Highway
Patrol The South Carolina Highway Patrol’s primary mission is to create a safe and secure environment for South Carolina citizens and visitors. In addition to serving about three million licensed drivers, South Carolina attracts thousands of tourists to our mountains and beaches each year. Safety and outstanding service to our citizens and visitors are our top priorities. That is why the Highway Patrol constantly strives to develop innovative public education and outreach programs coupled with proactive enforcement of our traffic laws. I want to stress the importance of being a safe and defensive driver. Every year, a staggering 42,000-45,000 people die on our nation’s highways. South Carolina typically loses about 1,000 people each year to motor vehicle collisions. We are especially concerned about impaired driving fatalities. Almost half of our 915 traffic fatalities in 2008 involved an impaired driver or pedestrian. We believe these statistics are unacceptable. We are working closely with local law enforcement throughout the state to help prevent these terrible tragedies. How can you stay safe as a citizen or visitor to our state? Learn why collisions occur and make adjustments in your own driving behaviors. A disproportionate share of our collisions involves a single-vehicle. Driver error, the time of day, location, environment or vehicle defects all play a role in collisions. The South Carolina Highway Patrol places a strong emphasis on safety education and providing support for families who have lost a loved one on our highways. We have an outstanding team of troopers in each area of our state called Community Relations’ Officers. They are here to help citizens learn more about good safety practices on the roadways. If you would like for a trooper to visit your classroom or work place to talk about safety, please contact us at “Request A Trooper” on our home page or by calling 803-896-7920. If you have lost a family member on our roadways, I hope we can be of assistance to you through our Families of Highway Fatalities’ program, which offers bereavement resources to families. You may consult the Families of Highway Fatalities’ link on our home page to learn more or call our coordinator at 803-896-7920. Thank you for your interest in the South Carolina Highway Patrol. I hope you will visit our web page regularly for updates and information. Sincerely, Colonel Michael Oliver
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Street Address: 10311 Wilson Blvd. Blythewood, SC 29016 |
Mailing Address: PO Box 1993 Blythewood, SC 29016 |
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Copyright © 2013 SC Department of Public Safety. All rights reserved. |
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