Chapter

RULES OF THE ROAD

S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-1— Use of right half of highway required--Slow-moving vehicles--Overtaking and passing excepted--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-2— Intersections and grade crossings--Use of right half of highway--Obstructions--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-3— Passing oncoming vehicles to right--Yielding one-half of highway--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-4— Mountain highways--Curves--Keeping to right--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-5— Highways divided by markings
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-6— Lane driving required--Changing lanes--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-7— Three-lane highways--Overtaking and passing--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-8— Designation of lane for slow-moving traffic--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-9— Highways divided by physical barrier--Use of right-hand roadway--Crossing barrier prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-10— Entering controlled-access highway--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-11— Prohibition of pedestrians and nonmotorized traffic or motorcycles on controlled-access highway--Maintenance of signs--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-12— Applicability of controlled-access provisions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-13— Right-of-way at intersections--Unlawful speed as forfeiting right-of-way--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-14— Entry of highway from alley, building or private road--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-15— Yielding right-of-way to emergency vehicles--Duty of driver of emergency vehicle not to exercise right-of-way arbitrarily--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-16— Highway equipment and personnel as having right-of-way--Use of left-hand side of highway--Display of light--Reasonable room for traffic--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-17— Right-turning vehicle required to keep right--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-18— Left-turning vehicle--Manner of making turn--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-18.1— Turning from wrong lane prohibited--Turn signal required--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-19— Left-turning vehicles--Right-of-way of oncoming vehicle--Signals--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-20— Authority to modify method of turning--Violation as misdemeanor--Posting signs--Approval of Department of Transportation
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-21— Driving through safety zone prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-21.1— Driving on sidewalk prohibited--Municipal restrictions on bicycle, motorized foot scooter, or electric personal assistive device operation--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-21.2— "Electric personal assistive device" defined
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-21.3— Electric personal assistive devices exempt from provisions of certain chapters
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-21.4— Motorized foot scooter defined
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-21.5— Motorized foot scooter--Exempt from certain vehicle requirements
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-21.6— Motorized scooter ordinances authorized in municipalities
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-22— Starting, stopping, or turning--Lookout--When signals required--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-22.1— Stopping or slowing signal required--Improper use of signals--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-23— Arm signals, mechanical signals, and electrical signals--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-24— Manner of making arm signal--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-26— Overtaking vehicles--Passing to left required--Cutting in front prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-26.1— Overtaking bicycle--Minimum separation--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-27— Overtaking and passing on right--Circumstances under which permitted--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-28— Passing on right--Driving off pavement prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-29— 32-26-29. Repealed by omission from SL 1968, ch 172
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-30— Overtaking and passing within business or residence district--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-31— Duty of driver of overtaken vehicle--Increasing speed prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-32— 32-26-32, 32-26-33. Repealed by SL 1968, ch 173, § 1
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-34— Passing by crossing highway center line when vision is obscured--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-35— Driving to left on grade or curve--Obstructed view--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-36— Driving to left on approach to intersection, grade crossing, bridge, or tunnel--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-36.1— Driving to left permitted on one-way roads or in turning
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-37— Passing in no-passing zone--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-38— Designation of hazardous passing zones--Signs and markings--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-39— Designation of no-passing zones--Pavement striping marking no-passing zone--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-40— Following too closely--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-41— Minimum distance between trucks or towed vehicles--Exception for overtaking--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-42— Minimum space in caravans and motorcades--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-43— Maximum number of passengers in front--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-44— Passenger not to interfere with driver's view or control--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-45— 32-26-45. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 255, § 140
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-46— Definitions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-47— Repealed
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-47.1— Use of mobile electronic device--Prohibitions--Violation as misdemeanor--Exceptions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-47.2— Social networking sites--Prohibition--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-48— Seizure of handheld electronic wireless communication device
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-49— Distracted drivers public awareness campaign
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-50— Promulgation of rules authorizing certain motor vehicles to travel at electronically coordinated speeds and distance intervals closer than otherwise allowed
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-51— Funeral procession--Definitions
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-52— Funeral procession--Law enforcement officer
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-53— Funeral procession--Intersections
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-54— Funeral procession--Motor vehicles in procession
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-55— Funeral procession--Other vehicles--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 32-26-56— Funeral procession--Liability