Making a Law is NOT Enough

Written By Frank BentleyIn South Carolina, it is illegal to text and drive. It is also illegal to drive while under the influence(DUI) of a substance. These two items are similar in that they both result in death and injury on our roadways. But they are extremely dissimilar in their punishments. In South Carolina, if you … Read more

Distracted Driving 2018:

Written By Brian R. Murphy We are continuing our message around distracted driving month. We thought that we would update an article I wrote in 2016 about distracted driving. Hopefully it helps shed some light on why this is such an important topic for our society! Erica Forney, 9Erica Forney was a 9 year old … Read more

Should Distracted Driving Be a Crime?

Written By Frank Bentley            This month at the Brian R Murphy Law Firm we have decided to discuss the growing epidemic of distracted driving. April is Distracted Driving Month. What better way to use our voice online than by painting a picture of where our society is when it comes to distracted drivers and their … Read more

Accessible Parking and Why I Don’t Park There

Written By Frank BentleySo, the short answer to why I don’t park in accessible parking spaces is simple: Because it’s the right thing to do. The long answer is this: Almost 30 years ago one of the most important civil rights laws was passed and signed into law. This law made it illegal to discriminate against people with … Read more

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Welcome to our new blog. We will be adding content here very soon. Thanks for your patience!

Where to Stop at a Stop Sign

When approaching a stop sign, South Carolina law requires drivers to stop before the crosswalk, stop bar, or the nearest point where you have a view of approaching traffic. (SC Code 56-5-2740).

6 Rules for Approaching a Stopped School Bus +Video

Schools across South Carolina will begin their new year in the next couple of weeks. That means schools busses will be picking up and dropping off children before and after school. Here are six rules on when to stop and when to go when approaching a stopped school bus. Flashing Red Lights. You only have to … Read more