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Welcome to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety exists to ensure the safety of South Carolina's citizens and visitors. The employees of the Department of Public Safety fulfill this mission by:
- Enforcing the traffic, motor vehicle and motor carrier laws;
- Educating the public on highway safety;
- Administering highway safety and criminal justice grant programs;
- Providing security and safety services for public
officials as well as state properties.
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Current Information or Press Releases
September 29, 2008 --
FATALITY REPORT: DPS REPORTS FIVE
KILLED ON S.C. HIGHWAYS, SEPTEMBER
September 22, 2008 -- FATALITY REPORT: DPS REPORTS FIVE KILLED ON S.C. HIGHWAYS, SEPTEMBER 19-21, 2008
September 19, 2008 --
SCDPS EMPHASIZES USE OF CHILD SAFETY SEATS




