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SCDOT Traffic Management Centers HP Telecommunication Centers DOT Traffic Management Centers

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SCDOT Incident Response Program

SCDOT Incident Response Program

Steer It and Clear It Law • Became law in South Carolina on July 2004, with Governor Sanford’s signature • Basics of Law – In property damage only crashes, driver must move vehicle so traffic is not blocked – Driver does not have to wait for arrival of a law enforcement officer to move vehicle – Driver not considered liable for cause of crash solely by reason of moving the vehicle – Instructional signs have been erected, asking drivers to move any vehicle capable of being driven off of roadway

Steer It and Clear It Law • How does the law effect SCDOT and Law Enforcement? – Any SCDOT and/or law enforcement personnel can and should move immediately any vehicle or cargo involved in a property damage only incident so traffic is not blocked – Any SCDOT, its contractors, and any law enforcement are not liable for any damages to the collision vehicles and/or cargo due to their immediate removal from the roadway

What is a 511 Travel and Information System? • 511 is a voice-activated phone system and website that provides real-time traffic and travel information to travelers statewide. • 511 is the national 3 -digit telephone number for travel information. It is an easy to remember way to access important information on weather and highway conditions, and other important travel information. • Travelers can dial the three-digit number on traditional landline telephones and many mobile phones.

Contact Information Mike Bowman 803 -737 -9942 bowmanmc@scdot. org