8th Circuit Solicitor's Office

T.E.P. Information


Documents TEP Application (PDF)
TEP Information (PDF)

What is TEP?

The Traffic Education Program (TEP) was established in South Carolina to educate the driver while giving him/her the oppurtunity to have eligible tickets dismissed and keep a clean driving record.

Eligibility:

  • No prior significant driving record (In Any State)
  • Tickets carrying a (4) point or less violation (Combined)
  • Clients can only participate in TEP once
  • Prior PTI and AEP clients are eligible
  • CDL Licensed Drivers ARE NOT eligible for TEP Participation

Program Requirements:

  • Fill out application Click Here
  • Attend Orientation
    • Potential participants will meet for orientation and bring with them:
      • Money Order, Bank Check or Cashiers Check for $175.00 made payable to the Solicitor's Office.
      • Money Order, Bank Check or Cashiers Check for $140.00 made payable to the Treasurer's Office.
      • Drivers License or Picture ID
      • Social Security Card or Official Document with Social Security Number
      • Original / Copy of Ticket
  • Complete online defensive driving training (Approved By Coordinator)
  • Complete Four (4) hours community service for a non-profit agency.
  • Pay Solicitor & Court Fine (Fine mentioned above within attend orientation)
  • Complete program within 60 days of application.