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Traffic courts (also known as municipal courts) are generally courts that are dedicated to prosecuting and resolving tickets or citations for traffic, parking, driver’s license, liability insurance, defective equipment (headlights, brake lights, turning lights, etc.), and license plate violations. These are usually lower level misdemeanor offenses (as opposed to felony offenses).

In South Carolina, traffic courts, often referred to as municipal courts when they are within a city's jurisdiction, handle various non-criminal traffic-related offenses. These courts deal with infractions such as speeding, running a red light, parking violations, driving without a valid license, failure to have required liability insurance, and equipment violations like malfunctioning lights. The offenses heard in traffic courts are typically misdemeanors or lesser violations, not felonies. Penalties can include fines, points on a driver's license, and sometimes mandatory driving courses. More serious offenses, such as DUI or reckless driving, may also be initially processed in traffic court but can carry heavier penalties and may be elevated to higher courts. It's important to note that while traffic court procedures are generally consistent across the state, local ordinances can introduce variations in how traffic laws are enforced and adjudicated.

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