
Laws
Smoking
The University of South Carolina is a “smoke Free Campus”. You are not allowed to smoke anywhere on campus. This also means that smoking is not allowed in any housing (dorms or apartments) on campus.
Drinking
- Drinking alcohol is allowed for those 21 years or older.
- It is illegal to drink and drive.
- It is illegal to buy alcohol for those under 21 years old.
Traffic Laws
- If you get a parking ticket, be sure to pay it quickly. If you do not pay parking tickets or other traffic tickets, your car may be towed with no warning.
- Police might flash blue lights behind you while you are driving.
- Find a safe place to park on the side of the road.
- Do not get out of your car or open your door.
- The policeman or policewoman will ask for your drivers license and car registration. You must have car insurance, and have the insurance card with you.
- You should keep these in your car whenever you are driving.