If you are convicted of ____ minor offenses or moving violations carrying four points each within three years, you will be classified as a habitual offender.

You will be classified as a habitual offender if you are convicted of three major offenses within three years. Major offenses include such serious offenses as driving under the influence (DUI), leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death, reckless driving, and vehicular manslaughter. You will also be classified as a habitual offender if you are found guilty of ten minor offenses or moving violations carrying four points each within three years. Such minor offenses include failing to yield when required, failing to obey an official traffic device, and tailgating. [Habitual Offenders; Keeping Your License; South Carolina Driver's Manual]