Blackwelder Law, LLC

Free Initial Consultation: 910-489-2178

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Practice Areas
    • Criminal Charges
    • Traffic Violations
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Payments
  • Contact
Blackwelder Law, LLC
Call Today
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Practice Areas
    • Criminal Charges
    • Traffic Violations
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Payments
  • Contact

Criminal And Traffic Law In Greenville And Statewide

When You Need A Champion, We’re Here For You

Thinking of adding decorations to your vehicle? Read this first

On Behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Jun 25, 2021 | Traffic Violations

Bumper stickers, window decals and other vehicle ornaments have long been used by people to add a little personality to their cars, trucks and motorhomes — and why not? If you spend a significant chunk of your time running errands, commuting or traveling the country, it seems pretty harmless to express your beliefs, personality or humor through something so harmless.

So what’s the problem? Well, in South Carolina, the wrong ornamentation on your vehicle can actually earn you a hefty ticket.

Anything considered “obscene” is against the law to display

According to the state statute, you can be ticketed and fined for attaching “any sticker, decal, emblem, or other device containing obscene or indecent words, photographs, or depictions” to your vehicle where others can see it.

What’s defined as obscene or indecent? Essentially, it applies to anything that depicts:

  • Sexual acts
  • Excretory functions
  • Body parts

However, the law also references anything that is “patently offensive” according to community standards or lacking in “serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.” In other words, there’s a lot of room for interpretation in the law.

One common window decal you may have seen, the “urinating Calvin” (from the cartoon strip “Calvin and Hobbes”), would definitely cross the line — and one South Carolina woman faced a $455 fine for hanging an obscene item from the rear of her truck.

Get help when you’re facing a traffic ticket

Whether you’ve lived in South Carolina all your life or you’re just passing through on vacation, it can be a shock to get a traffic ticket for something that’s meant to be humorous — especially when it has nothing to do with the quality of your driving.

Fight back against unreasonable fines and points on your license. Call an experienced traffic defense attorney to discuss your case.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn

Recent Posts

  • Assault charges: When can you claim self-defense?
  • What everyone needs to know about the plain view doctrine
  • The potential penalties for cocaine charges in South Carolina
  • Should you accept a plea deal?
  • Avoid these prescription medication mistakes to stay out of jail

Archives

  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016

Categories

  • Criminal Defense
  • Drug Crimes
  • Firm News
  • Traffic Violations
  • Violent Crimes

RSS Feed

Subscribe To This Blog’s Feed

FindLaw Network

How To Reach Us

Blackwelder Law, LLC

Greenville Office

3453 Pelham Road
Suite 205
Greenville, SC 29615
Greenville Law Office Location

Phone

910-489-2178

Fax

864-428-1294

Social Media

  • Follow
Review Us

Let’s Get Started Protecting Your Future

© 2023 Blackwelder Law, LLC • All Rights Reserved

Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Business Development Solutions by FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters