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title: "Washington Traffic"
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date: 2026-06-22T16:13:34-04:00
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# Washington Traffic

*Source: [HERE Washington DC](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/traffic-washington-dc/) — June 22, 2026 by *

Public Safety
			

# Washington Traffic & Road Conditions

			

Live cameras, road conditions, accident reports, and construction alerts for {{COUNTY}}

			
				[SCDOT Cameras](#ht-cameras)
				[Accidents](#ht-accidents)
				[DUI Reports](#ht-dui)
				[School Zones](#ht-school)
				[Report an Issue](/contact/)
			
		
	

		
		
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					SCDOT Live Feeds
					

## SCDOT Traffic Cameras — {{COUNTY}}

					

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

				
				[View all cameras on 511SC.org →](https://www.511sc.org)
			

			

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							SCDOT Live Traffic — {{COUNTY}} Area
							Live camera feeds for the {{COUNTY}} area are being curated. View all SCDOT cameras on 511SC.org.
							View on 511SC →](https://www.511sc.org)
					
			
		
	

		
		
			
				Official Links
				

## Real-Time Resources

			

			

				
				
					Road Conditions & Closures
					

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								[511SC.org](https://www.511sc.org)
								SC DOT official traffic info portal
							
						
						
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								[SCDOT Road Conditions](https://www.scdot.org/travel/travel-conditions.aspx)
								Statewide conditions & alerts
							
						
												
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								[SCHP Incident Reports](https://scdps.sc.gov/schp)
								SC Highway Patrol incident log
							

				

				
				
					Emergency & Commute
					

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								Dial 911
								Emergency — police, fire, EMS
							
						
						
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								*HP (*47)
								SCHP Non-Emergency — highway patrol
							
						
						
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								(864) 596-2038
								Washington PD Traffic Unit
							
						
						
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								[GSP Airport Traffic](https://www.gspairport.com)
								Greenville-Washington International Airport
							
						
						
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								[Waze Washington Live Map](https://www.waze.com/live-map)
								Crowd-sourced real-time traffic routing
							

				

			
		
	

		
		
			
				Latest Updates
				

## Washington Traffic News

			

			

				
				
					
						
						
						
						
					
					

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

				

				
			
		
	

		
		
			
				Crash & Accident Reports
				

## Washington Accidents & Crash Reports

								

Stay informed about crashes, closures, and road safety in {{COUNTY}}.

			

			
			
			
				
				
					
						
					
					

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

				

							

					
	

		
		
			
				DUI & Impaired Driving
				

## Washington DUI Reports & Checkpoints

				

DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for {{COUNTY}}

			

			
				
				
					
					
												
							

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

						
											

					
					
						

### {{COUNTY}} DUI Data

						

- **1,127 monitored DUI cases** in {{COUNTY}} (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

					
				

				
				
					
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						DUI Checkpoints
						

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

						[SCHP Info →](https://scdps.sc.gov/schp)
					

					
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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.

						[Call 911](tel:911)
					

					
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						Sober Ride Options
						

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

					
				
			
		
	

		
		
			
				School Zone Safety
				

## Washington School Traffic & Zone Safety

				

School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for {{COUNTY}} 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 Washington 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 {{COUNTY}} as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections.

				
			

									
				

### {{COUNTY}} School Districts

				

- District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

			
					
	

		
		
			
				By the Numbers
				

## Washington Commute Facts

				

Key statistics for {{COUNTY}} commuters

			

			
			
				

Data: US Census Bureau ACS â¢ 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 {{COUNTY}} commuters informed.

			

			🚧 SCDOT Press ReleasesOct 7, 2026 • Traffic Engineering[SCDOT to implement new traffic pattern on Harper Gault Road near Saluda Road in York County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/scdot-to-implement-new-traffic-pattern-on-harper-gault-road-near.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation will permanently close Harper Gault Road at Saluda Road (SC 72) beginning Monday, October 14. Oct 5, 2026 • Construction[SCDOT to conduct shoulder closures, traffic shifts, on Highway 93 in Pickens County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/scdot-to-conduct-shoulder-closures--traffic-shifts--on-highway-9.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct shoulder closures and traffic shifts on Highway 93 (East Main Street) in Pickens County from Monday, October 5, to Mond…Oct 5, 2026 • Emergency Response[Two lanes of Woodruff Road closed near Godfrey Road in Greenville County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/two-lanes-of-woodruff-road-closed-near-godfrey-road-in-greenvill.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation was made aware that two lanes of Woodruff Road have been closed near the Godfrey Road intersection in Greenville County on Monday, O…Oct 5, 2026 • Bridges[UPDATE: SCDOT to conduct lane closure, flagging operations on US 601 in Richland County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/scdot-to-conduct-lane-closure--flagging-operations-on-us-601-in-.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct a temporary lane closure and flagging operations on US 601 in Richland County beginning Tuesday, October 6. Oct 5, 2026 • Bridges[SCDOT to close, detour Raines Road bridge over Long Creek to make repairs in Oconee County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/scdot-to-close--detour-raines-road-bridge-over-long-creek-to-mak.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the Raines Road (S-37-339) bridge over Long Creek in Oconee County beginning Monday, October 5.Source: [South Carolina Department of Transportation](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress.html)
			
				

For real-time closure information, visit 511SC.org — the official SCDOT traffic portal for District of Columbia.

				[View Closures on 511SC.org →](https://www.511sc.org)
			

		
	

		
		
			
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