Union County Traffic Records and Court Cases

Traffic ticket records in Union County are maintained by the Clerk of Court on W. Main Street in Union and are publicly accessible through the South Carolina Courts system. The county is served by US-176 and SC-49, which see regular enforcement activity. Whether you received a speeding citation on one of those corridors or a moving violation elsewhere in the county, your case will be filed in the appropriate magistrate or general sessions court. Records include the citation date, charge, court date, and final disposition. Online searches are free and available around the clock.

How to Look Up Union County Traffic Ticket Records

The SC Courts Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/union is the main tool for searching traffic records in Union County. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. The index covers both summary court and general sessions cases filed in the county. Results are updated as the courts process new filings.

For traffic-specific searches, use the SC Courts Traffic Ticket Search portal. Enter your ticket number or driver's license number to see the court date, current status, and any amounts owed. This tool is fast and does not require you to know the case number or know which specific court has the file.

The statewide case search at sccourts.org/caseSearch pulls records from all 46 South Carolina counties. Use this if you are unsure whether your Union County citation was handled by the magistrate court or the circuit court. Both search tools are free.

Note: Union County shares the 16th Judicial Circuit with York County. Cases from both counties may appear in some statewide search results, so use your specific case number to confirm you have the right record.

Union County Clerk of Court Contact Information

The Clerk of Court on W. Main Street is the official record keeper for all court cases in Union County. Staff handle traffic record requests, certified copies, case status inquiries, and court scheduling questions.

The SC Courts courthouse directory for Union lists current contact information and confirms courthouse hours. Check that page for any recent changes to staff or office location.

The Union County government website provides links to county departments, court schedules, and contact information for local services. It is a useful resource for confirming court dates, finding magistrate court locations, and accessing other county records.

The Union County government website links to court services, the clerk's office, and public records request procedures for residents managing traffic citations.

Paying a Traffic Ticket in Union County

South Carolina provides a centralized online payment system for eligible traffic fines at SC.GOV traffic ticket payments. You can pay by credit or debit card for qualifying citations. Not every case is eligible for online payment. Citations that require a mandatory court appearance cannot be paid through the online portal.

Before paying online, call the Union County Clerk at (864) 429-1625 to confirm your citation qualifies. This step matters most for charges involving reckless driving, DUI, or driving under suspension, where a court appearance is typically required.

In-person payments are accepted at the courthouse at 210 W. Main St. in Union during regular business hours. Payment by mail is also available. Make checks payable to the Union County Clerk of Court and include your ticket number in the memo line so the payment is correctly applied.

The SC Courts courthouse directory for Union County includes clerk contact details, circuit assignment, and courthouse address for traffic records inquiries.

Note: Failure to pay or appear on the date listed on your citation can result in a bench warrant being issued and a failure-to-appear charge added to the original offense.

South Carolina Traffic Laws Enforced in Union County

Traffic violations in Union County fall under South Carolina Title 56. These statutes establish penalties for speeding, reckless driving, DUI, distracted driving, and other motor vehicle offenses. Being familiar with the applicable law can help you understand what you are facing and how to respond.

Speed limits are governed by SC Code Section 56-5-1520. Interstate roads are capped at 70 mph. Multilane divided highways allow 60 mph. Other roads outside municipalities allow 55 mph. Non-residential areas within municipalities are set at 40 mph. Residential and business districts have a 30 mph limit. Speeding fines range from $15 to $200 based on the degree of excess over the posted limit.

Reckless driving under Section 56-5-2920 is a misdemeanor and adds six points to your driving record. DUI under Section 56-5-2930 carries serious consequences. A first offense costs at least $400 plus a minimum 48-hour jail sentence. A second offense costs at least $2,100 plus 30 days in jail. A third DUI is a felony.

Texting while driving under Section 56-5-3890 is a primary offense. An officer can stop you solely for this. The fine is $25. Failure to stop for a blue light under Section 56-5-750 brings a $500 to $1,000 fine and 90 days to three years in prison for a first offense. Driving under suspension under Section 56-1-460 carries a $300 fine or 30 days in jail for a first offense.

SCDMV Driving Records and Points for Union County Drivers

Every traffic conviction in Union County is reported to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. The SCDMV assigns points based on the violation type. Accumulating 12 or more points results in an automatic license suspension. Drivers in Union County should track their points, especially if they have received multiple citations in a short period.

Request your driving record at dmv.sc.gov. A three-year or ten-year record costs $10. To order by mail, complete the MV-70 form and send it with the applicable fee. Allow one to two weeks for the record to arrive. A free point summary is also available through the SCDMV online portal without paying for the full record.

Some violations carry especially high point totals. Reckless driving adds six points. Failure to stop for a school bus also adds six points. Under Section 56-1-720, a driver declared a habitual offender faces a five-year license revocation. This applies when a driver accumulates three major violations or ten minor violations within a three-year period.

Note: Drivers can request a hearing before the SCDMV after a suspension is issued. Acting quickly is important because deadlines for requesting hearings are short.

Public Records Access in Union County

South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, found at SC Code Section 30-4-10, guarantees the public's right to access government records, including filed court documents. Traffic ticket records that have been processed by the court are generally available upon written request.

Agencies must respond within ten business days for records less than 24 months old. For older records, the response deadline extends to 20 business days. Copying fees may apply for physical documents. The Union County Clerk of Court processes FOIA requests for court records. As of January 1, 2026, home addresses are no longer included in the Public Index to protect personal privacy.

To request records in person, visit the clerk's office at 210 W. Main St. in Union during business hours. For written or mailed requests, include the case number or party name, the type of records you need, and your contact information. The clerk's office will confirm availability and any fees before providing documents.

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