Listed below are a number of motor vehicle violations and special statutes relating to such violations that may be commonly encountered by the magistrate and municipal court judge. This list is certainly not a complete citation of all motor vehicle violations. In addition, magistrates and municipal court judges are advised to refer directly to the Code of Laws before attempting to apply any of these statutes.
2. Hazardous Moving Violations
Acquiescing in Racing
56-5-1600
Changes Lanes Unlawfully
56-5-1900
Crossing Median or Other Separation
56-5-1920
Disregarding Stop Sign
56-5-2740
Disregarding Traffic Signal
56-5-950
Right Turn on Red
56-5-970
Driving Left of Center
56-5-1810
Driving Wrong Side Divided Highway
56-5-1920
Driving Under Influence
56-5-2930
Driving Without Lights
56-5-4450
Fail to Dim Headlights
56-5-4780
Fail to Give Proper Signal
56-5-2150
Fail to Yield Right of Way (No Sign)
56-5-2310
Fail to Yield Right of Way (Left Turn)
56-5-2320
Fail to Yield Right of Way (Stop Intersection)
56-5-2330
Fail to Yield Right of Way (At Sign)
56-5-2330(c)
Fail to Yield Right of Way (From off Road)
56-5-2350
Following Too Closely
56-5-1930
Turning Movements and Signals
56-5-2150
House Trailer– Speeding
56-5-1570
Improper Backing
56-5-3810
Improper Passing on Left
56-5-1860
Improper Passing (Yellow Line)
56-5-1890
Improper Turning Around (Curve or Grade)
56-5-2140
Improper Turning (Left or Right)
56-5-2120
Making U Turn Divided Highway
56-5-1920
Minimum Speed Law
56-5-1560
Motor Driven Cycle– Speeding
56-5-1550
Passing Stopped School Bus
56-5-2770
Racing on Public Roads
56-5-1590
Reckless Driving
56-5-2920
Maximum Speed Limit
56-5-1520
Too Fast for Conditions and General Speed Limits
56-5-1520
3. Hazardous Non-Moving Violations
Improper Parking
56-5-2510
Improper Parking (No Park Sign)
56-5-2540
Projecting Load (Length)
56-5-4080
Unlawful Use of Spot Light
56-5-4660
Fail to Display License Plates
56-3-1240
Fail to Transfer Ownership
56-3-1270
False Affidavit (Uninsured Vehicle) (RECODIFIED FROM 56-11-760)
56-10-260
Improper Vehicle License
56-3-1360
Improper Use of Dealer’s License
56-3-2320
No Vehicle License
56-3-110
Operating or Allowing Uninsured Vehicle
56-10-270
Registration Cards: Possession and Display
56-3-1250
Defective Brakes
56-5-4850
Driving Unsafe Vehicle
56-5-4410
Goggles or Face Shield Required (Motorcycle)
56-5-3670
Helmets: Operator and Passenger (Motorcycle)
56-5-3660
Improper Lights (Front)
56-5-4490
Improper Lights (Rear)
56-5-4510
Lights on Other Vehicle
56-5-4650
Limitation on Number Front Lamps
56-5-4820
Muffler Violations
56-5-5020
No Clearance Lights or Reflectors
56-5-4580
No Light or Flag on Projecting Load
56-5-4630
Reflectors on Passenger Cars
56-5-4540
Stop Lamps Required
56-5-4560
Unsafe Equipment
56-5-5310
Violation Vehicle Inspection Law (REPEALED)
56-5-5350
Failure to Display Fuel Tax Marker (REPEALED)
12-31-640
Empty Weight Stenciled Outside
56-5-4150
No Clearance Lights and Reflectors
56-5-4580
No Light or Flag on Projecting Load
56-5-4630
Over Height
56-5-4060
Over Length
56-5-4070
Over Weight (Axle)
56-5-4130
Over Weight (Gross)
56-5-4140
Over Weight (License)
56-5-4150
Over Width Vehicle
56-5-4030
Projecting Load (Length)
56-5-4080
Spilling Loads
56-5-4100
Warning Devices (Trucks to Carry)
56-5-5060
Warning Devices (When Disabled)
56-5-5090
Poles Dragging on Highway
57-7-80
7. Violations Pertaining to Accidents
Fail to Report Accident (Personal Injury)
56-5-1260
Fail to Report Accident (Property Damage)
56-5-1270
Leaving Scene of Accident (Personal Injury)
56-5-1210
Leaving Scene of Accident (Property Damage)
56-5-1220
8. Driver's License Violations
Altered Driver’s License
56-1-510
Borrowing or Lending Driver’s License
56-1-510
Child or Ward Operating Motor Vehicle
56-1-490
Driving Under Suspension (Fixed Period)
56-1-460
Driving Under Suspension (SR-22) (REPEALED)
56-9-70
Fail to Surrender Driver’s License
56-1-350
False Affidavit (Driver’s License)
56-1-510
No Driver’s License Issued (THIS IS THE PENALTY SECTION)
56-1-440
No Driver’s License in Possession
56-1-190
Violation, Driver’s License Restriction
56-1-170
Altering or Defacing Traffic Sign
56-5-1030
Chemical Test and Refusal (Breath Alcohol)
56-5-2950
Child Restraint Systems– Use Required
56-5-6410
Conviction Inadmissible in Civil Action
56-5-6160
Damaging Highway
57-7-10
Discharging Fireworks from Motor Vehicle
23-35-120
Disobedience to Traffic Officer
56-5-740
Failure to Stop for Police Vehicle
56-5-750
Handicap Parking
56-3-1970
Obstruction of Hwy. By Railroad Cars, etc.
57-7-240
Parties to a Crime
56-5-6110
Placing Glass, Nails, etc. on Highway
57-7-20
Reports Not to be Used as Evidence in Civil Actions
56-5-1290
Safety Belts
56-5-6520
Signs Permitted on Interstate
57-25-140
Unclaimed Vehicle in Storage to be Reported (Loss of Lien for Failure)
56-19-840
Uniform Traffic Ticket
56-7-10
Unlawful Transportation of Alcoholic Liquors (REPEALED)
61-5-20
Use of Horn
56-5-4960