Conway Traffic Court Records
Conway traffic court records are handled through the City of Conway Municipal Court. Conway is the county seat of Horry County and sits in the 15th Judicial Circuit. Traffic citations issued by Conway Police Department go to the Conway Municipal Court. Citations from Horry County Police or SC Highway Patrol in the unincorporated county around Conway go to Horry County Magistrate Courts instead. This page covers how to find Conway traffic records, where cases are heard, payment options, and the impact a conviction has on your driving record.
Conway Quick Facts
Conway Municipal Court Traffic Cases
The City of Conway Municipal Court handles traffic violations and city ordinance cases within Conway city limits. The court is located at Conway City Hall and holds sessions on scheduled days each week. The 15th Judicial Circuit includes Horry and Georgetown Counties. Conway Municipal Court coordinates with Horry County Magistrate Courts when cases require transfer to county jurisdiction.
Traffic citations issued by Conway Police Department go to the Municipal Court. Citations from other agencies on roads outside city limits go to Horry County Magistrate Court locations. Your citation will show the issuing agency and the assigned court. If you are unsure which court handles your case, call the court listed on your ticket for confirmation.
| Court | City of Conway Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Location | Conway City Hall, Conway, SC 29526 |
| Circuit | 15th Judicial Circuit |
| County | Horry County |
| Court Website | cityofconway.com |
The Conway Municipal Court Judge has authority to impose fines up to $500 and imprisonment up to 30 days for violations of city ordinances. Defendants have the right to contest citations by appearing on their scheduled court date. You may also request a jury trial for eligible offenses in Conway Municipal Court.
Finding Conway Traffic Court Records Online
Use the SC traffic ticket search to look up Conway citations by citation number, driver's license number, or name and date of birth. This statewide portal covers summary court records and some municipal court records across all 46 counties. Horry County is included. The SC case records search also allows searches by party name and case number for Horry County circuit court records.
If your Conway citation is not found in the statewide system, contact Conway Municipal Court directly at City Hall during business hours. Bring your citation number and driver's license number when you call. For Horry County Magistrate Court cases, the Horry County Clerk of Court at horrycounty.org can direct you to the right office and provide case information.
The SC Judicial Branch public index is updated nightly. A case filed that same day may not appear until the following business day. Records from cases before May 2012 may require an in-person request at the Clerk of Court.
Note: As of January 1, 2026, home address information is no longer shown in the public index for both new and existing cases to protect personal privacy.
Paying Conway Traffic Citations
Conway traffic fines can be paid in person at Conway City Hall, by mail, or through available online payment systems. The court accepts cash, certified checks, money orders, and credit and debit cards. Mail payments should be sent using certified check or money order. Include your citation number and current mailing address with any mail payment to ensure proper processing.
The state payment portal at sc.gov provides online payment for eligible South Carolina traffic citations. A convenience fee applies to card transactions. Search for your Conway citation by citation number or driver's license to see if it qualifies for online payment through the state portal.
Paying a ticket counts as a guilty plea under Section 56-5-6220 of South Carolina law. The conviction then goes on your driving record. Citations with a mandatory appearance requirement on the face of the ticket cannot be resolved by payment. You must appear in court for those charges regardless of whether you intend to contest the violation.
Conway Convictions and Your Driving Record
Every traffic conviction from Conway Municipal Court is sent to the SC DMV. The DMV posts points to your driving record according to violation type. Six-point violations include reckless driving. Four-point violations include speeding 10 to 25 mph over the limit. Two-point violations cover minor moving violations. Points are cut in half after one year and fully removed after two years.
Twelve or more points triggers automatic license suspension. The suspension period ranges from three months at 12 to 15 points up to six months for 20 or more points. Drivers with four or fewer points may take an approved defensive driving course once every three years to remove up to four points. Full point schedules are at the SC DMV points system page. Your current driving record is available from the SC DMV for $6.00.
Horry County Traffic Court Records
Conway is the county seat of Horry County. Traffic violations outside Conway city limits go to Horry County Magistrate Courts. The Horry County Clerk of Court maintains records for all circuit-level cases. For the full guide to Horry County courts, magistrate locations, and county traffic records, visit the Horry County page below.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Other cities in Horry County and the Grand Strand area each have their own courts. Choose a nearby city for local traffic court record information.