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Hilton Head Crime News & Prevention

Crime reports, traffic conditions, accident alerts, DUI enforcement, DOT road advisories, and school zone safety for Beaufort County.

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Public Safety Now

Public safety news for Beaufort County will appear here as stories are published.

Crime & Police Reports

Crime in Hilton Head

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Traffic & Road Conditions

Traffic in Hilton Head

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Traffic news will appear here as stories are published.

Department of Transportation

SCDOT Road Alerts

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About SCDOT Alerts

The SC Department of Transportation posts road closures, bridge replacements, lane shifts, and public meetings affecting Beaufort County.

Releases are fetched from the SCDOT press feed and filtered for Beaufort County.

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Accidents & Enforcement

Beaufort County By the Numbers

911
Emergency Line — Always On
24/7
Dispatch Coverage
0
Tolerance for Impaired Driving
100%
School Zone Enforcement Active
Data: SCDOT Traffic Reports • MADD Court Monitoring • SC Highway Patrol
School Zone Safety

School Traffic & Safety

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Speed Limits
SC law requires reduced speed in active school zones. Fines are doubled.
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Peak Hours
6:30–8:30 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM on school days.
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Bus Safety
Stop for buses with extended signs. Fines up to $1,000.
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8 Schools
Beaufort County has 8 high schools with active school zone enforcement.
Schools with Active Zones
Hilton Head Island High School
Seahawks
Bluffton High School
Bobcats
May River High School
Sharks
Battery Creek High School
Dolphins
Beaufort High School
Eagles
Whale Branch Early College High School
Warriors
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Eagles
Hilton Head Preparatory School
coming soon
Emergency & Resources

Public Safety Resources

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Emergency
Call 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies.
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Hilton Head Police
Non-emergency line for the Hilton Head Police Department.
Hilton Head PD →
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Sheriff’s Office
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office — county-wide jurisdiction.
Sheriff’s Office →
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SC Highway Patrol
Report aggressive driving, DUI, and highway incidents.
SCHP Website →
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Submit a Tip
Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry.
1-888-CRIME-SC →
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SCDOT
Road closures, construction, and lane advisories statewide.
SCDOT Press →
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SCDOT Cameras
Live traffic cameras on major SC highways.
511SC.org →
Report a Crash
File an online crash report with SC Highway Patrol.
SCHP Reports →
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