南卡罗来纳州立法者对酒后驾车的处罚更加严厉, South Carolina lawmakers debate stricter DUI penalties amid rising alcohol-related traffic deaths.

南卡罗来纳州立法者正在辩论一项法案, 在对酒精相关交通死亡的日益关切中, South Carolina lawmakers are debating a bill to toughen DUI penalties amid rising concerns over alcohol-related traffic deaths. 该提案将增加累犯的罚款和监禁时间,规定第三次定罪后监禁时间超过罚款,限制认罪求情讨价还价,并用破碎证据解决技术问题,这些证据导致案件被驳回。 The proposal would increase fines and jail time for repeat offenders, mandate prison over fines after a third conviction, limit plea bargaining, and address technical issues with dashcam evidence that have led to dismissed cases. 它还要求对父母或监护人造成死亡或严重伤害的酒后驾车者支付儿童抚养费。 It also requires DUI offenders who cause death or serious injury to a parent or guardian to pay child support. 在MADD的支持下,该法案旨在改进问责制,阻止有缺陷的驾驶,尽管一些立法者担心该法案会限制检察官的酌处权太多。 Backed by MADD, the bill aims to improve accountability and deter impaired driving, though some lawmakers worry it restricts prosecutorial discretion too much. 2026年1月20日, 参议院尚未就这项措施投票表决, 但领导人希望能在月底前推进。 The Senate had not voted on the measure by January 20, 2026, but leaders hope to advance it by month’s end.