Kershaw County Traffic Ticket Records

Traffic ticket records in Kershaw County are filed with the Clerk of Court in Camden and are open to the public through the South Carolina Courts system. Citations issued along US-1, US-601, and other county roads are processed in summary court. Each record includes the citation date, the charge, the scheduled court date, and the final disposition. Whether you need to confirm a past case or review an active citation, records can be searched online by name or ticket number at no cost.

Searching Kershaw County Traffic Ticket Records

The SC Courts Public Index is the fastest way to find a traffic record in Kershaw County. Go to publicindex.sccourts.org/kershaw and search by party name, case number, or date range. The index includes summary court filings and general sessions cases, so most traffic citations appear there within a few days of being processed.

The state also runs a dedicated tool at SC Courts Traffic Ticket Search. This search is designed for traffic citations specifically. You can enter your ticket number or driver's license number to see the court date, fine amount, and current status. It is a good option if you only have the ticket and do not know the case number.

For a broader statewide search, visit sccourts.org/caseSearch. This index covers all South Carolina counties and is useful if you are unsure which court has the record. Kershaw County results pull from the same underlying database as the county-specific Public Index.

Note: Records from before the Public Index went online may require a direct request to the Clerk of Court in Camden. Older cases are not always digitized.

Kershaw County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court in Camden maintains all official court records for Kershaw County. This includes traffic citations, criminal filings, civil cases, and domestic matters. Staff can assist with certified copy requests, payment questions, and general case status inquiries.

The SC Courts courthouse directory for Kershaw lists current contact details and parking information for the courthouse.

The SC Courts courthouse search page for Kershaw provides the most current hours and contact information. Call ahead if you plan to request certified documents, as some requests take time to prepare.

The screenshot below comes from the SC Courts courthouse information page for Kershaw County.

The SC Courts site lists official Kershaw County courthouse details including the clerk's address, phone, and circuit assignment.

Online Traffic Ticket Payment in Kershaw County

Eligible traffic fines in Kershaw County can be paid through the statewide portal at SC.GOV traffic ticket payments. The portal accepts credit and debit cards. You will need your ticket number or case number to complete the payment.

Not every citation qualifies for online payment. Cases requiring a mandatory court appearance cannot be resolved online. Examples include DUI charges and certain reckless driving citations. If your ticket says you must appear in court, contact the Clerk of Court at (803) 425-7230 before attempting to pay remotely.

In-person payments are accepted at the courthouse on Broad Street during regular business hours. Mail payments are also accepted. Make checks payable to Kershaw County Clerk of Court and include your ticket number on the check. Mail to 1121 Broad St., Camden, SC 29020.

The SC Courts Traffic Ticket Search portal below gives drivers a quick way to confirm case status before making a payment.

The state traffic ticket search tool at sccourts.org shows real-time case status for Kershaw County citations and other South Carolina courts.

Note: If you receive a text message asking you to pay a traffic fine, do not click any links. The SCDMV and South Carolina courts do not send text messages to collect fines.

Traffic Laws and Violations in Kershaw County

All motor vehicle offenses in Kershaw County are governed by South Carolina Title 56. These statutes apply uniformly across the state, so the same rules and penalty ranges cover citations issued anywhere in the county.

Speed limits in South Carolina are set by Section 56-5-1520. On interstate highways the maximum is 70 mph. On multilane divided roads outside of cities the limit is 60 mph. Most rural two-lane roads carry a 55 mph limit. Within municipalities the limit drops to 40 mph in non-residential areas and 30 mph in residential and business districts. Speeding fines range from $15 to $200 depending on how far over the limit you were traveling.

Reckless driving under Section 56-5-2920 is a misdemeanor. A conviction adds six points to your driving record. This is one of the heavier point penalties among standard traffic violations in South Carolina.

Texting while driving falls under Section 56-5-3890. South Carolina treats it as a primary offense, meaning an officer can stop you solely for texting. The fine is $25. No points are assessed for this violation, but the stop can lead to discovery of other violations.

Failure to stop for a blue light under Section 56-5-750 is a serious charge. A first offense carries a fine of $500 to $1,000 and between 90 days and three years in prison. These ranges reflect the legislature's view of this offense as a public safety threat to law enforcement.

SCDMV Driving Records and the Point System

Every traffic conviction in Kershaw County is forwarded to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. The SCDMV records points for each violation and monitors drivers who approach the suspension threshold. Reaching 12 or more points results in an automatic license suspension.

You can view your current point total and request a copy of your driving record at dmv.sc.gov. A free point summary is available online. A full driving record costs $10. To order by mail, use the MV-70 form and send it with a check or money order to the SCDMV. Basic records cost $6 by mail, and full records cost $10. Expect one to two weeks for delivery.

Drivers who accumulate three major violations or ten minor violations within any three-year period may be declared habitual offenders under Section 56-1-720. This status leads to a five-year license revocation. Kershaw County residents who have multiple pending cases should check their point totals before their next court date.

Under Section 56-1-460, driving under suspension carries a fine of $300 or 30 days in jail for a first offense. This charge is separate from whatever caused the suspension in the first place, so the penalties stack on top of existing obligations.

Accessing Kershaw County Records Under South Carolina FOIA

South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act is codified at Section 30-4-10. The law was enacted in 1987 and was amended in 2017. It gives the public the right to inspect and copy government records, including traffic and court documents, unless a specific exemption applies.

Agencies must respond to records requests within ten business days for documents less than 24 months old. Requests involving records older than 24 months carry a 20 business day response window. The Kershaw County Clerk of Court handles FOIA requests for court records.

As of January 1, 2026, home addresses are no longer displayed in the Public Index system. This change applies statewide and affects how party information appears in online search results. Full address data may still be available through a formal records request to the clerk's office.

To request records in person, visit the clerk at 1121 Broad St. in Camden during business hours. Written requests should include the case number or party name, the type of document needed, and your return contact information.

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