Master Trooper Joseph Rowell SCHP

Patrol class 132 just got done being tased. Now they are getting ready for their taser test. @thescdps @schighwaypatrol

Trooper trainees studying for their taser test tomorrow. They also have a 10 code test this week. @thescdps @schighwaypatrol

We're sliding into the last quarter of the school year, but don't slide on SAFETY. Slow down ⬇️ and look around 👁️ in school zones.

Whether on two wheels or four, you have a say in traffic safety! Cyclists - Ride with the flow of traffic as far to the right as practical. If you are riding your bike after dark, you must use lights and reflectors. Drivers - Keep an eye out for cyclists, pass only when it's clear, and maintain a safe distance from bikes. For more information on bicycle safety, visit scdps.sc.gov/bicyclesafety #BicycleSafety #ShareTheRoad

After a six-month warning period, law enforcement across South Carolina began issuing citations for the state’s Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Law on February 28, 2026. The total number of citations issued by SCDPS (SC Highway Patrol, SC State Transport Police, and the SC Bureau of Protective Services) for hands-free violations from February 28, 2026 – March 29, 2026 is 1,994. The total number of hands-free citations issued by other law enforcement agencies* for hands-free violations for the same reporting period is 1,501, bringing the statewide total of hands-free citations to 3,495. For more information, please click here: scdps.sc.gov/news/2026/0330…

If you’re out at the Sportsman Classic today or this weekend, stop by the @schighwaypatrol booth in the Goodman building. We will be here to give traffic safety tips, give out some swag, and tell you about a career with @schighwaypatrol. @schp_troop5 @thescdps

I’d like to thank MPD Electric Cooperative for the opportunity to speak with their employees about safe driving habits. We covered important topics such as speeding, DUI, distracted driving, and the new hands-free law. @theSCDPS @schighwaypatrol

The D2Z team had the privilege of spending the last 2 days at Gilbert High School. We got to educate some of the newest drivers in S.C. about the dangers of distracted and intoxicated driving especially around commercial vehicles. Contact DonaldTurner@SCDPS.gov

Let's keep it simple: buckle up! ✅ It’s the most important thing you’ll do on the road today (and every day).

🌊🚔 I’m out here at Springmaid Resort in Myrtle Beach today!If you’ve ever thought about a career where every day matters and every shift makes a difference, come by and see me. Let’s talk about what it takes to join the South Carolina Highway Patrol. @schighwaypatrol @theSCDPS

Whether you are watching @RossChastain race from the stands at @TooToughToTame or on television, make sure you have a plan for a sober ride home. Choose to drink? Stop and think before you grab the keys — because there are people in your life who need you! #NASCAR #RossChastain #DarlingtonRaceway

We have a hit and run that occurred in Greenville County and we need your help. If you have any information please contact 1-888-274-6372 or *HP (*47) on your mobile device. #scdps #schp #targetzero

What a weekend in Darlington! From a community event at @tcstitans, where @NASCAR driver @RossChastain joined us to deliver important safety messages to students, to Friday's Buckle Up South Carolina 200 race at @TooToughToTame, where Ross drove the #BUSC truck to a second place finish, to a meet-and-greet with Ross at the DPS booth ahead of Sunday's Goodyear 400, this was a weekend to remember! Thank you Darlington Raceway, Trinity Collegiate School, and especially Ross Chastain for helping us get our buckle up message out to your loyal fans!

SC Forestry Commission issuing statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately until further notice. The alert is being issued to strongly discourage people from burning outdoors when weather conditions present an elevated risk of wildfire. In addition to drought intensifying from a lack of significant rainfall, forecasts are calling for higher winds, low humidities and no precipitation in the foreseeable future. A Red Flag Fire Alert does not prohibit outdoor burning, provided that all other state and local regulations are followed, but the Forestry Commission uses the alert to strongly encourage citizens to voluntarily postpone any such burning until the alert is lifted. Because current weather conditions are very conducive to fires escaping easily and spreading rapidly, anyone considering outdoor burning should take extra precautions if they still choose to burn under a Red Flag. “The combination of dangerous conditions and dry fuels we’re going to see statewide for the next several days all add up to an elevated wildfire risk, and any fire that ignites is likely to burn intensely and spread rapidly,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “With this alert, we’re asking people to respect the weather and hold off from burning outdoors until the weather improves. If you have burned recently, we encourage you to monitor the burn area to make sure the dry conditions don’t cause it to rekindle.” Adding to the danger, particularly in the western part of the state, are the heavy fuel loads that remain in our forests from Hurricane Helene. Not only can these downed, drying trees and other fuels act as kindling, increasing the risk of wildfire ignition and spread, but they also are likely to impede firefighters’ access, adversely impacting response capability. Although a Red Flag Fire Alert does not ban outdoor burning, it does trigger certain county or local ordinances that restrict outdoor fires, so residents should contact their local fire departments to check whether such restrictions apply in their areas. The alert will remain in effect until lifted by the Commission, whose fire managers will continuously monitor the situation. Shareable link: scfc.gov/wp-content/upl…

It’s easy to get complacent but let’s not forget when the yellow lights are flashing the speed limit will be reduced in school zones. Limit your distractions, keep your eyes on the road, and be mindful of pedestrians that could be in the area. #schp #trafficsafety

I had a wonderful time speaking with teenagers at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center. I was honored to be part of the Horry County Parks and Recreation Youth Life Skills pilot program. @theSCDPS @schighwaypatrol @hc_parks_rec

What a way to start the day!!! Got to be able to sit inside my NASCAR hero’s car. This car is an original. It was amazing to be able to sit inside the seat where Dale Earnhardt sat. What an opportunity!! @thescdps @schighwaypatrol

So today was a special day for me in NASCAR History. I met the daughter of the great Joe Caspolich! For the ones that don’t know him he had the fastest Oldsmobile clocking a whopping 121 mph setting a record in NASCAR in 1959. He set records long with Richard Petty @STP_CRO

Have you ever wanted to meet @NASCAR driver @RossChastain? You’ll have your chance this Sunday, March 22, at the SCDPS booth at @TooToughToTame! To meet Ross, you’ll need to visit the SCDPS booth Sunday beginning at 8 am to get a special access wristband! Only 180 are available and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. The Meet and Greet starts at 10:30 a.m., so get to the SCDPS booth early to secure your spot and get free swag! #BuckleUpSC #clickitdontriskit #RossChastain

Put me in coach!! I think I can win!! Just throw me a blue light on top!!