Chapter

DRIVER LICENSES AND PERMITS

S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-1— Definitions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-1.1— Lawful status defined
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-2— Payment of fee--Limitation on attempts to pass examination--Form
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3— Contents of application--Certification
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3.1— Identification to be submitted with application--Copy of documentation to be retained by department--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3.2— Promulgation of rules
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3.3— Evidence of lawful status in U.S. to be presented with application
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3.4— Evidence of social security number or nonwork authorized status to be presented with application
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3.5— Documents with applicant's name and residence address to be presented with application
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-4— Examination of applicant--Place of examination--Time of examination
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-4.1— Classes of vehicles--Qualifications and examination
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-4.2— 32-12-4.2 to 32-12-4.4. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, §§ 2 to 4
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-4.5— Rules authorized for medical and vision standards of drivers
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-4.6— 32-12-4.6, 32-12-4.7. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, §§ 5, 6
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-4.8— Low-speed vehicle operation
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-5— 32-12-5. Repealed by SL 1970, ch 172
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-5.1— Denial of license or permit to person subject to convulsions or blackouts--Temporary permit on applicant's statement
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-6— Minors under age of eighteen--Authorization by parental authority
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-7— Cancellation on request of parental authority
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-8— Cancellation upon death of parental authority--New application
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-9— 32-12-9. Superseded
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-10— 32-12-10. Transferred to § 32-12-3.1
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-11— Application for license or permit--Persons at least fourteen and less than eighteen--Instruction permit--Restrictions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-11.1— Motorcycle instruction permit--Application requirements--Examination and fee--Restrictions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-12— Restricted minor's permit--Restrictions on operation
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-12.1— Motorcycle restricted minor's permit--Application requirements--Examination and fee--Restrictions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-12.2— 32-12-12.2. Repealed by SL 2010, ch 160, § 2
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-12.3— Upgrading restricted minor's permit by mail or electronically
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-12.4— Enforcement of prohibition of use of wireless communication device
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-12.5— Restricted Minor's Permit--Passenger Limit
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-13— Weight of vehicle operated under restricted minor's permit--Agricultural machinery
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-14— Vehicles operable under restricted minor's permit
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-14.1— Restrictions voided at age eighteen--Suspension or revocation for conviction committed before age eighteen
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-15— Permits issued on a probationary basis--Suspension--Exception--Conviction prior to permit
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-15.1— Suspension of permit upon conviction for violation of permit conditions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-16— Fee for original, renewal, duplicate, or changed license--Disposition
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17— Issuance of license--Qualifications
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.1— Issuance of motorcycle operator's license--Requirements
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.2— Nondriver identification cards--Application--Fee--Renewal--Contents--Expiration
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.3— Display or possession of canceled, fictitious or fraudulently altered nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.4— Unlawful use of nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.5— Displaying another's nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.6— Loaning nondriver identification card prohibited--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.7— Bar code on license--Criminal information
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.8— Bar code on license--Medical information
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.9— Bar code on license--Information allowed
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.10— Contents of license or permit--Barcode
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.11— Maintenance of photographic files
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.12— Registration with Selective Service as condition for obtaining certain licenses--Department to forward personal information to Selective Service--Application deemed consent to register with Selective Service
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.13— Social security number on driver license or nondriver identification card prohibited
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.14— Either driver license or nondriver identification card held by same person to be marked as not acceptable for federal purposes
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.15— Veteran designation
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-17.16— Nondriver identification cards--Fee waiver--Applicants who are homeless
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-18— Surrender of previously issued license--Prohibition against more than one license--Temporary license issued when examination failed
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-19— Temporary permit pending issuance of license
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-20— Cancellation of license to which not entitled--Surrender of canceled license
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-21— Privilege conferred by issuance of license--Authority of local governments
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-22— Prohibition against driving without license--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-22.1— License not required for operation of tractor or implement in farm operations--Operation within municipality prohibited after revocation or suspension of license
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-23— Government employees exempt from licensing requirement
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-24— Nonresident out-of-state licensee exempt from licensing requirement
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-25— 32-12-25. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, § 22
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-26— Reciprocity respecting nonresident provisions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-26.1— Period of residency for purpose of licensing requirement
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-27— Military personnel, domestic volunteers, and dependents with out-of-state license exempt
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-28— Students in driver education class exempt from licensing requirement--Conditions attached to operation
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-29— Unlicensable persons--Minors under sixteen--Exceptions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-30— Unlicensable persons--Suspended or revoked license or privilege to drive--Exceptions--Out-of-state suspension
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-31— Unlicensable persons--Habitual alcohol or drug user
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-32— Unlicensable persons--Physical or mental capability--Promulgation of rules
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-33— Unlicensable persons--Failure to pass examination
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-34— Unlicensable persons--Failure to deposit proof of financial responsibility
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-35— Unlicensable persons--Driving inimical to public safety or welfare
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-36— Issuance of restricted license
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-36.1— 32-12-36.1. Transferred to § 32-12-12.2
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-37— Special restricted license--Restrictions stated upon ordinary license
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-38— Violation of restriction--Suspension or revocation
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-38.1— 32-12-38.1. Transferred to § 32-12-15.1
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-39— Requirement that license be in possession of driver--Display of license--Violation as petty offense
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-40— Production of license in court--License expired for not more than thirty days--Postponement of sentencing pending renewal
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-41— Lost or destroyed license--Issuance of duplicate--Fee--Affidavit
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-42— Expiration of license or permit--Renewal--Application and fee--Waiver of tests
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-42.1— Expiration of license, permit or identification card issued to individual under twenty-one years of age
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-42.2— Expiration of license issued to person not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-42.3— License expiration--Military and State Department personnel--Military spouses and dependents
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-43— Eyesight examination required for renewal--Exception
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-43.1— Application by mail or electronically for replacement or renewal
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-43.2— Promulgation of rules on renewal by mail or electronic renewal
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-44— 32-12-44, 32-12-44.1. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 253, §§ 3, 4
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-45— Extended term of license or permit held by active duty member of armed forces, spouse, or dependent--Renewal
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-45.1— 32-12-45.1. Repealed by SL 2018, ch 191, § 2
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-46— Cause for suspension or revocation of license--Notice and examination--Failure to submit to examination--Issuance of restricted license
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-47— Duration for which license may be suspended--Exceptions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-47.1— Renewal or restoration after suspension, revocation or disqualification--Time--Application--Fee
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-47.2— Revocation and suspension defined--Conditions for reinstatement after revocation or suspension
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-47.3— Application for license when time for suspension or revocation has expired--Violation
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-48— Revocation period for driving under the influence--Reinstatement application and fee--Investigation--Restrictions imposed by court
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-49— Suspension, revocation or cancellation after opportunity for hearing--Grounds--Old offenses not considered--Rules
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-49.1— Point system for offenses--Number of points charged
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-49.2— Point accumulation subjecting license or permit to suspension
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-49.3— Suspension based on licensee's record
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-49.4— Restricted license for employment or school purposes when driving privilege has been withdrawn--Rules
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-50— 32-12-50. Repealed by SL 1975, ch 204, § 2
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-51— Suspension or revocation of nonresident driving privileges
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-52— 32-12-52. Repealed by SL 1992, ch 220, § 9
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-52.1— Mandatory revocation of license--Conviction of driving under the influence
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-52.2— 32-12-52.2. Reserved
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-52.3— Revocation for drug-related offenses
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-52.4— Suspension for certain alcohol-related offenses by a minor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-52.5— Suspension or revocation of or restrictions on driving privileges of juveniles
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-53— Conviction defined
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-54— Record of conviction or noncompliance with citation forwarded by court to department
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-55— Surrender of license to court upon conviction--Forwarding license to department
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-56— Suspension or revocation for out-of-state conviction--Grounds
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-56.1— Entry and implementation of nonresident violators and driver license compact
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-56.2— Suspension, revocation, or disqualification for out-of-state conviction or final administrative decision
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-57— Surrender of suspended or revoked license to department
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-58— Operation of vehicle under license issued in other jurisdiction prohibited during suspension or revocation
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-59— 32-12-59. Repealed by SL 1997, ch 189, § 1
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-59.1— 32-12-59.1. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, § 25
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-60— Records kept by department
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-61— Individual records of accidents, convictions, disqualifications, and other licensing actions--Certain convictions and accidents recorded separately
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-61.1— Problem driver point system abstract--Fee--Disposition--Exemption
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-62— Record of out-of-state convictions upon application by new resident
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-63— Forwarding record of nonresident's convictions to jurisdiction of residence
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-64— Forwarding record without charge
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-65— Driving while license is revoked, suspended, or canceled--Misdemeanors
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-66— Extension of period of suspension for driving while license or privilege suspended--Delayed issuance of new license for driving while license revoked
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-67— Possession of revoked or altered license--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-68— Failure to surrender suspended, revoked or canceled operator's license--Fee and mileage due officer for securing possession--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-69— Permitting unlawful use of driver license--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-70— Displaying another's license--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-71— Permitting unauthorized use of license by another--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-72— Allowing unauthorized person to use vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-73— Permitting unauthorized minor to use vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-74— Unauthorized use of vehicle under restricted license--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-75— 32-12-75. Repealed by SL 1983, ch 239, § 3
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-75.1— False representation or nondisclosure to obtain license or nondriver identification card as misdemeanor--Suspension or disqualification of license
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-75.2— Counterfeiting, forging, or altering any driver license or nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-75.3— Sale, offer for sale, or distribution of any counterfeited, forged, or altered driver license or nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-76— 32-12-76. Repealed by SL 2001, ch 171, § 70
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-77— 32-12-77 to 32-12-90. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-1 to 32-12A-14
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-91— 32-12-91 to 32-12-99.1. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-16 to 32-12A-25
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-100— 32-12-100. Transferred to § 32-12A-28
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-101— 32-12-101 to 32-12-103. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-29 to 32-12A-31
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-104— 32-12-104 to 32-12-115. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-36 to 32-12A-50
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-116— Restrictions on issuing license to person in arrears for child support--Notice of intent to revoke license--Request for hearing--Promulgation of rules
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-117— 32-12-117. Transferred to § 32-12A-51
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-118— 32-12-118. Transferred to § 32-12-61.1
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-119— 32-12-119 to 32-12-121. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-52 to 32-12A-54
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-122— 32-12-122 to 32-12-124. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-56 to 32-12A-58
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-125— Fees only used for operating driver licensing program
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-126— License applications and examination materials--Language--Driving test--Interpreter at applicant’s cost
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-127— Voter registration with license application