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Florence Traffic & Road Conditions

Live cameras, road conditions, accident reports, and construction alerts for Florence

SCDOT Live Feeds

SCDOT Traffic Cameras — Florence

Camera thumbnails link directly to 511SC.org — no SCDOT API key required.

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Real-Time Resources

Road Conditions & Closures
Emergency & Commute
  • Dial 911 Emergency — police, fire, EMS
  • *HP (*47) SCHP Non-Emergency — highway patrol
  • (864) 596-2038 Florence PD Traffic Unit
  • GSP Airport Traffic Greenville-Florence International Airport
  • Waze Florence Live Map Crowd-sourced real-time traffic routing
Latest Updates

Florence Traffic News

Traffic news and road updates are published here daily. Check back soon or follow us for alerts.

Crash & Accident Reports

Florence Accidents & Crash Reports

Stay informed about crashes, closures, and road safety in Florence.

Accident and crash reports for Florence will appear here as they are published. Our team monitors SCHP, WSPA, and local sources daily.

DUI & Impaired Driving

Florence DUI Reports & Checkpoints

DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for Florence

DUI reports, arrest data, and checkpoint alerts for Florence will appear here as they are published.

Florence DUI Data

  • 1,127 monitored DUI cases in Florence (MADD Court Monitoring, 2019–2024)
  • 65% conviction rate — the highest of all 7 monitored SC counties
  • SC is #5 nationally for drunk driving fatalities — 474 deaths in 2022
  • BAC limit: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.02% for under 21
  • First offense penalties: $400–$1,000 fine, 48 hours–90 days jail, 6-month license suspension
  • Refusing a breathalyzer results in automatic 6-month license suspension under SC implied consent law
DUI Checkpoints

SC Highway Patrol conducts regular DUI checkpoints throughout Florence. Checkpoints are legal and must follow strict protocols.

SCHP Info →
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Report a Drunk Driver

If you see an impaired driver, call 911 immediately. Note the vehicle description, tag number, and direction of travel.

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Sober Ride Options

Uber and Lyft operate in the Florence area. Many local bars and restaurants offer designated driver programs.

School Zone Safety

Florence School Traffic & Zone Safety

School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for Florence parents and commuters

School Zone Speed Limits

South Carolina law requires drivers to reduce speed to the posted school zone limit during designated hours. Fines are doubled in active school zones. Watch for flashing beacon signals near all Florence schools.

Pickup & Dropoff Hours

Peak school traffic: 6:30–8:30 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM on school days. Allow extra commute time during these hours. Obey no parking and no stopping signs near school entrances.

School Bus Safety

SC law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. Passing a stopped school bus carries fines up to $1,000 and potential license suspension. Children should wait in a safe place away from traffic.

Back-to-School Alerts

Each August, traffic patterns shift across Florence as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections.

By the Numbers

Florence Commute Facts

Key statistics for Florence commuters

Data: US Census Bureau ACS • SCDOT Traffic Reports

Alerts

Active Construction & Closures

Major construction and road closure alerts will be posted here as they are reported. Our team monitors SCDOT and county notices daily to keep Florence commuters informed.

🚧 SCDOT Press Releases
Jun 8, 2026 • Public InvolvementSCDOT seeks input on proposed intersection improvement project in Florence CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public input on a proposed intersection improvement project at S-29 (North Cashua Drive) and S-167 (West Darlington Street) in…
Jun 5, 2026 • Traffic AdvisoriesSCDOT to Implement New Traffic Pattern at Florence County IntersectionThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement a new traffic pattern at the intersection of Paper Mill and East National Cemetery Roads in Florence County on June 1…
Source: South Carolina Department of Transportation

For real-time closure information, visit 511SC.org — the official SCDOT traffic portal for South Carolina.

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