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SD Codified L § 32-22-11 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-11 - Saddlemount combinations--Compliance with federal requirements--Maximum dimensions--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-22-11. Saddlemount combinations--Compliance with federal requirements--Maximum dimensions--Violation as misdemeanor.A motor carrier may transport automobiles and trucks in the method of double saddlemount or triple saddlemount if the carrier complies with the United States Department of Transportation motor carrier safety regulations regarding double and triple saddlemount as adopted by §49-28A-3. No combination of motor vehicles permitted by this section may exceed seventy-five feet in length, nor exceed the width, height, or gross weight limitations fixed by statute. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0336 (2) (d) as added by SL 1955, ch 173; SL 1959, ch 260, §1; SL 1963, ch 258, §2; SL 1964, ch 124; SL 1971, ch 189; SL 1977, ch 249, §56; SL 1978, ch 158, §46; SL 1978, ch 224, §10; SL 1984, ch 230, §14; SL 1987, ch 234, §4; SL 1990, ch 257, §1; SL 2006, ch 167, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-22-11.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-11.1 - Saddlemount combinations with fullmount--Compliance with federal requirements--Maximum dimensions--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-22-11.1. Saddlemount combinations with fullmount--Compliance with federal requirements--Maximum dimensions--Violation as misdemeanor.A combination of vehicles consisting of a double or triple saddlemount with fullmount, as defined in 23 C.F.R. 658.5 as of January 1, 2006, may be operated upon the highways of this state if the carrier complies with the United States Department of Transportation motor carrier safety regulations regarding double and triple saddlemount as adopted by §49-28A-3. No combination of motor vehicles permitted by this section may exceed ninety-seven feet in length, nor exceed the width, height, or gross weight limitations fixed by statute. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 2006, ch 167, §2.
SD Codified L § 32-22-12.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-12.1 - Certain combination exempt--Specifications--Violation as misdemeanor--Rules.

32-22-12.1. Certain combination exempt--Specifications--Violation as misdemeanor--Rules.The provisions of §§32-22-9 to 32-22-11, inclusive, do not apply to a combination of vehicles consisting of a towing motor vehicle and two trailers which conform to the specifications contained in this section. In such a combination, the first trailer shall be connected to the towing vehicle by a ball hitch, a gooseneck hitch, pintle hitch or a fifth wheel hitch. The hitch connecting the second trailer to the first trailer shall be a ball type hitch, gooseneck hitch or a pintle hitch directly fastened to the frame of the first trailer. The second trailer may not exceed twenty-four feet in length and if the gross weight of the second trailer is greater than three thousand pounds, it shall be equipped with breakaway brakes. The maximum length of the vehicles in this combination may not exceed seventy-five feet. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.The Transportation Commission may by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 1-26 prohibit or restrict the use of the combination of vehicles described in this section on any highway where such combination of vehicles would create a safety hazard. Source: SL 1982, ch 244, §§2, 4; SL 1983, ch 243, §3; SL 1984, ch 230, §16; SL 1986, ch 262; SL 1987, ch 210, §25; SL 1988, ch 261; SL 1989, ch 264, §18; SL 1990, ch 258; SL 1998, ch 193, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-22-12.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-12.2 - Exception for combination of towing motor vehicle or farm tractor and two anhydrous ammonia fertilizer tanks.

32-22-12.2. Exception for combination of towing motor vehicle or farm tractor and two anhydrous ammonia fertilizer tanks.The provisions of §§32-22-9 to 32-22-12.1, inclusive, do not apply to a combination of vehicles consisting of a towing motor vehicle or farm tractor and two anhydrous ammonia fertilizer tank trailers. The vehicles in such a combination may not exceed a total length of seventy feet, may travel on public highways only during daylight hours, may not travel in excess of twenty-five miles per hour on any public highway, and each trailer shall display a slow-moving vehicle sign. The towing motor vehicle in such a combination may not have less than an eleven thousand pound gross vehicle weight rating. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1997, ch 193, §1; SL 1998, ch 191, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-22-12.3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-12.3 - Exception for combination of towing motor vehicle and two implements of husbandry operated by/for farm implement dealer.

32-22-12.3. Exception for combination of towing motor vehicle and two implements of husbandry operated by/for farm implement dealer.The provisions of §§32-22-9 to 32-22-12.1, inclusive, do not apply to any combination of vehicles consisting of a towing motor vehicle and two implements of husbandry which is being operated by or for a farm implement dealer. The operator of any such combination shall have in possession an oversize permit issued pursuant to §32-22-42. In such a combination, the vehicles shall be connected to each other by a ball hitch, a pintle hitch, or a pin hitch. The maximum length of the vehicles in this combination may not exceed one hundred feet and neither implement may exceed forty-five feet in length. The combination may not be operated on the interstate highway system. The combination may travel on other public highways only during the hours of sunrise to sunset, may not travel in excess of twenty-five miles per hour, and the rearmost implement shall display red flags on the extremities. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1998, ch 192, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-22-12.4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-12.4 - Combination of towing vehicle and trailers or semitrailers transporting light or medium duty trailers for commercial delivery.

32-22-12.4. Combination of towing vehicle and trailers or semitrailers transporting light or medium duty trailers for commercial delivery.Notwithstanding the length restrictions in §32-22-12.1, a combination of vehicles consisting of a towing motor vehicle and two trailers or semitrailers transporting light duty and medium duty trailers constituting inventory property of a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer of such trailers for commercial delivery may not exceed eighty-two feet in length. The gross weight of the combination of vehicles may not exceed twenty-six thousand pounds. Neither the power unit nor the trailers or semitrailers may transport any additional property for delivery when used for this purpose. Source: SL 2017, ch 142, §3.
SD Codified L § 32-22-14 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-14 - Maximum height of vehicles--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-22-14. Maximum height of vehicles--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor. Except for farm machinery and fire department equipment for which there is no maximum height limit and for trailers carrying baledfeed for which the maximum height limit is fifteen feet, no motor vehicle may operate upon a public highway if the maximum height of the vehicle, including the load on the vehicle, exceeds fourteen feet. Nothing in this section requires the public authorities to provide sufficient vertical clearance to permit the operation of such vehicles. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0336 (5); SL 1947, ch 192; SDC Supp 1960, §44.0336 (4); SL 1961, ch 229; SL 1984, ch 230, §17; SL 1985, ch 261, §2; SL 1989, ch 272, §2; SL 2020, ch 122, § 1, eff. Feb. 26, 2020.
SD Codified L § 32-22-14.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-14.1 - Exemption of vehicles used to transport farm commodities or implements.

32-22-14.1. Exemption of vehicles used to transport farm commodities or implements.A motor vehicle owned by a farmer used to transport his own farm commodities or farm implements is exempt from the size limitations prescribed pursuant to §§32-22-3 and 32-22-14, except for travel on the interstate highway system. Source: SL 1979, ch 226, §2; SL 1983, ch 242, §2; SL 1984, ch 230, §18.
SD Codified L § 32-22-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-16 - Maximum weight of vehicle or combination of vehicles--Axles--Misdemeanor.

32-22-16. Maximum weight of vehicle or combination of vehicles--Axles--Misdemeanor.No motor vehicle or combination of vehicles operating on a public highway may have a weight:(1)In excess of twenty thousand pounds on any one axle, or in excess of the tire weight per inch of tire width prescribed by §32-22-21, including all enforcement tolerances;(2)In excess of thirty-four thousand pounds on any tandem axle, or in excess of the tire weight per inch of tire width prescribed by §32-22-21, including all enforcement tolerances; or(3)In excess of the maximum weight on two or more consecutive axles as determined by the formula detailed in §32-22-16.1, or in excess of the tire weight per inch of tire width prescribed by §32-22-21. However, in no instance may the gross weight of any vehicle or combination of vehicles exceed eighty thousand pounds on the interstate highway.Two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of thirty-four thousand pounds each provided the overall distance between the first and last axles of such consecutive sets of tandem axles is thirty-six feet or more. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0336 (7); SL 1941, ch 188; SL 1943, ch 158, §2; SL 1947, ch 192; SDC Supp 1960, §44.0336 (6) (a) to (d); SL 1973, ch 213, §§1, 2; SL 1980, ch 226, §§1, 3; SL 1982, ch 245; SL 1983, ch 241, §2; SL 1986, ch 263, §1; SL 1996, ch 205, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-22-16.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-16.1 - Formula for weight on group of consecutive axles.

32-22-16.1. Formula for weight on group of consecutive axles.For the purposes of §32-22-16 the maximum gross weight on a group of two or more consecutive axles allowable on a public highway shall be determined by the following formula:W = 500 [LN/(N-1) + 12N + 36]In applying the above formula, "W" equals the overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive axles to the nearest five hundred pounds, "L" equals the distance measured longitudinally to the nearest foot from the foremost axles to the rearmost axle in a group of two or more consecutive axles, and "N" equals the number of axles in group under consideration. Source: SL 1980, ch 226, §2; SL 1985, ch 15, §40.
SD Codified L § 32-22-16.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-16.2 - Application of maximum axle or tire weight limits to vehicle hauling logs--Exception.

32-22-16.2. Application of maximum axle or tire weight limits to vehicle hauling logs--Exception.A motor vehicle hauling unfinished logs is not in violation of the maximum axle or tire weight limits set by §32-22-16 or 32-22-21 if the total gross vehicle weight of the vehicle is within the maximum limits set by §§32-22-16 and 32-22-21 and the load is adjusted to the legal limits on axle and tire. This section does not apply to the interstate highway system. Source: SL 1986, ch 265.
SD Codified L § 32-22-16.3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-16.3 - Limited exemption for certain vehicles hauling agricultural products or livestock from a farm--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-22-16.3. Limited exemption for certain vehicles hauling agricultural products or livestock from a farm--Violation as misdemeanor.No vehicle hauling agricultural products from farm storage or livestock from a farm is subject to enforcement action for violations not exceeding the legal limits imposed pursuant to §32-22-16 or 32-22-21 by more than five percent. However, the vehicle is only exempt pursuant to this section within a range of fifty miles of the farm. The vehicle may not exceed the posted weight of any bridge or road. The weight tolerance authorized in this section is not applicable during spring load restrictions as set forth in §32-22-24. If enforcement action is taken pursuant to this section, the fine or penalty shall apply to that portion of the load that is above the legal limit. The weight tolerance authorized in this section is not permitted on the interstate highway system. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1991, ch 259; SL 1999, ch 161, §1; SL 2009, ch 157, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-22-19 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-19 - Combination vehicles deemed single for weight purposes.

32-22-19. Combination vehicles deemed single for weight purposes.Any combination of vehicles being operated upon the public highways shall, for the purposes of §32-22-16, be deemed to be a single vehicle. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0336 (6) (e) as added by SL 1953, ch 234; SL 1957, ch 223, §2; SL 1959, ch 260, §2; SL 1980, ch 226, §9.
SD Codified L § 32-22-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-21 - Maximum weight per tire and on any axle or combination of axles--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-22-21. Maximum weight per tire and on any axle or combination of axles--Violation as misdemeanor.No vehicle equipped with pneumatic tires may be operated or moved upon any highway in this state, if the weight of the vehicle and the load thereon resting upon the surface of the highway exceeds:(1)Six hundred pounds on any inch of the tire width on:(a)An axle equipped with dual tires;(b)A steering axle;(c)An axle of an oversize or overweight vehicle that cannot be readily reduced in size or weight and is operating with a permit issued under §32-22-42; (d)An axle of a trailer being towed by a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of eleven thousand pounds or less; or(e)An axle equipped with tires having a minimum width of four hundred forty-five millimeters or seventeen and one-half inches if operated on a highway identified in §32-22-21.2; or(2)Five hundred pounds on any inch of the tire width on any other type of axle.In no instance may the weight on any axle or combination of axles exceed the maximum weight limits specified in §32-22-16. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0336 (6) (e) as added by SL 1943, ch 158, §2; SL 1947, ch 192; SL 1953, ch 234; SL 1957, ch 223, §2; SL 1959, ch 260, §2; SL 1984, ch 230, §19; SL 1996, ch 202, §§2, 3; SL 2013, ch 148, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-22-21.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-21.1 - Single trip permits to move to scale site.

32-22-21.1. Single trip permits to move to scale site.The Transportation Commission shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to provide for the issuance of single trip permits by the Division of Highway Patrol to allow a motor vehicle or motor vehicle combination to move to a public or private scale site for the purpose of determining whether a load is properly placed on the motor vehicle or motor vehicle combination. Upon reaching the scale site, as specified in the permit, if the motor vehicle or motor vehicle combination is not within the maximum limits set by §§32-22-16 and 32-22-21, the operator shall adjust the load within the weight limits set by §§32-22-16 and 32-22-21 before proceeding. The permit authorized by this section is void after leaving the scale site. Source: SL 1985, ch 256; SL 1987, ch 210, §26; SL 1992, ch 372, §17.
SD Codified L § 32-22-21.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-21.2 - Highways to which maximum weight limit applies.

32-22-21.2. Highways to which maximum weight limit applies.The maximum weight limit as provided by subsection 32-22-21(1)(e) applies to the following highways:(1)The interstate highway system;(2)Any locally designated highway within the corporate limits of any municipality adjacent to the interstate highway system;(3)U.S. Highway 12 from Interstate 29 to Aberdeen;(4)State Highway 37 from Interstate 90 to Huron;(5)U.S. Highway 83 from Interstate 90 to Pierre;(6)State Highway 79 from Interstate 90 to the Nebraska border;(7)U.S. Highway 85 from Interstate 90 to Belle Fourche; and(8)State Highway 50 from Interstate 29 to Yankton. Source: SL 2013, ch 148, §2.
SD Codified L § 32-22-22 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-22 - Tire width defined.

32-22-22. Tire width defined."Tire width," when applied to pneumatic tires, shall mean the diameter of the cross-section of such tires as customarily measured and rated by the manufacturers of motor vehicles and tires. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0336 (6) (e) as added by SL 1943, ch 158, §2; SL 1947, ch 192; SL 1953, ch 234; SL 1957, ch 223, §2; SL 1959, ch 260, §2.
SD Codified L § 32-22-24 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-24 - Reduced load maximums from February fifteenth to April thirtieth--Extension of period--Changing restrictions--Overweight permits--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-22-24. Reduced load maximums from February fifteenth to April thirtieth--Extension of period--Changing restrictions--Overweight permits--Violation as misdemeanor.The maximum axle and axle group loadings as set forth in §32-22-16 shall be reduced during the period of each year from February fifteenth to April thirtieth, inclusive. The proper highway authority, responsible for maintenance of the highways, shall set reduced load limits during this period and may increase, lessen, or remove these restrictions if highway conditions warrant. That authority may be exercised without formal resolution if the highway authority erects or causes to be erected and maintained signs designating the restrictions. If highway and climatic conditions warrant, the proper highway authority may extend the time period mentioned in this section by ordinance or resolution. Nothing in this requirement, however, removes or interferes with the proper highway authority imposing restrictions as set forth in §§32-14-6, 32-14-7, and 32-22-25. Moreover, during the time period mentioned in this section the transportation commission may, pursuant to §32-22-42, allow the issuance of overweight permits to heavier vehicles to permit such vehicles to be operated on those highways which the commission designates as capable of handling heavier loads. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0336 (6) (f) as added by SL 1947, ch 192; SL 1963, ch 260; SL 1964, ch 125, §1; SL 1980, ch 226, §11; SL 1984, ch 230, §§21, 23; SL 1989, ch 264, §19; SL 2002, ch 158, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-22-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-25 - Reduced weight maximums on specific roads--Notice--Exceeding weight limit as misdemeanor.

32-22-25. Reduced weight maximums on specific roads--Notice--Exceeding weight limit as misdemeanor.If, for any reason, the improved highways of this state are rendered incapable of bearing the customary traffic without undue damage, or if it is considered by the Department of Transportation, the board of county commissioners of any county, the board of supervisors of any township, or the board of trustees of any road district, that the improved highways or any section of them under their jurisdiction would be damaged or destroyed by heavy traffic by reason of thawing or excessive moisture, or for any reason, the maximum weight of the vehicle and the load shall be reduced. Notice of any restriction under this section shall be given by placing at each end of that section of highway on which the allowable weight limit is reduced and at points of intersection, as deemed necessary by the proper highway authority, signs of substantial construction which conspicuously indicate the limitations of the gross weight of the vehicle. Exceeding such weight limits is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0338; SL 1980, ch 211, §4; SL 1984, ch 230, §22; SL 1989, ch 255, §233; SL 2002, ch 158, §2.
SD Codified L § 32-22-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-27 - Solid or cushion rubber tires--Maximum weight per inch width of tire--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-22-27. Solid or cushion rubber tires--Maximum weight per inch width of tire--Violation as misdemeanor.No vehicle equipped with solid or cushion rubber tires may be operated upon the highways of this state if the weight of such vehicle or vehicles and load resting upon the surface of the highway exceeds four hundred pounds upon any inch width of such solid or cushion rubber tires to be measured between the flanges of the rim. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0336 (6) (e) as added by SL 1943, ch 158, §2; SL 1947, ch 192; SL 1953, ch 234; SL 1957, ch 223, §2; SL 1959, ch 260, §2; SL 1984, ch 230, §24.
SD Codified L § 32-22-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-28 - Metal wheeled vehicles--Maximum weight--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-22-28. Metal wheeled vehicles--Maximum weight--Violation as misdemeanor.No vehicle equipped with tires, rollers, or wheels, the rolling surface of which resting upon the highway consists in whole or in part of metal, may be operated upon any highway of this state if the weight of such vehicle or any load thereon or weight of vehicle and load resting upon the surface of the highway exceeds four hundred pounds upon any such width of tires, roller, or wheel of such vehicle. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0336 (6) (e) as added by SL 1943, ch 158, §2; SL 1947, ch 192; SL 1953, ch 234; SL 1957, ch 223, §2; SL 1959, ch 260, §2; SL 1984, ch 230, §25.
SD Codified L § 32-22-29 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 22 - Weight Size And Load Restrictions|Section 32-22-29 - Track vehicles excepted.

32-22-29. Track vehicles excepted.The provisions of §§32-22-27 and 32-22-28 shall not apply to traction engines or tractors, the propulsive power of which is asserted, not through wheels resting upon the ground but by means of a flexible band or chain generally known as a movable track when the portions of the movable tracks in contact with the surface of the highway present a plane surface. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0336 (6) (e) as added by SL 1943, ch 158, §2; SL 1947, ch 192; SL 1953, ch 234; SL 1957, ch 223, §2; SL 1959, ch 260, §2.