Can an HOA in SC give you a real speeding ticket?

HOAs in South Carolina have the authority to set speed limits on private roads, but they must obtain approval from the county sheriff and follow proper signage regulations. While HOAs cannot issue state-recognized speeding tickets or make arrests, they can enforce fines for speeding violations as part of their governing documents. Homeowners who receive a fine can dispute it through the HOA’s dispute resolution process, but refusal to pay could lead to further civil penalties, including potential foreclosure in extreme cases. Additionally, HOAs can hire private security or off-duty officers to patrol, but these officers can only issue citations on behalf of the HOA, not the state.

Source: TheIslandPacket