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SD Codified L § 32-26-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-27 - Overtaking and passing on right--Circumstances under which permitted--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-27. Overtaking and passing on right--Circumstances under which permitted--Violation as misdemeanor.The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:(1)When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;(2)Upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement, not occupied by parked vehicles, of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction;(3)Upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles.A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0312 as added by SL 1966, ch 131; SL 1968, ch 172; SL 1989, ch 255, §167.
SD Codified L § 32-26-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-28 - Passing on right--Driving off pavement prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-28. Passing on right--Driving off pavement prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. In no event may such movement be made by driving off the pavement or main traveled portion of the roadway. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0312 as added by SL 1966, ch 131; SL 1968, ch 172; SL 1989, ch 255, §168.
SD Codified L § 32-26-30 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-30 - Overtaking and passing within business or residence district--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-30. Overtaking and passing within business or residence district--Violation as misdemeanor.The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district may not deviate from his direct line of travel without ascertaining that such movement can be made with safety to other vehicles approaching from the rear and about to overtake and pass such first mentioned vehicle. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0312; SL 1966, ch 131; SL 1968, ch 172; SL 1989, ch 255, §169.
SD Codified L § 32-26-31 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-31 - Duty of driver of overtaken vehicle--Increasing speed prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-31. Duty of driver of overtaken vehicle--Increasing speed prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.Unless overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on suitable and audible signal being given by the driver of the overtaking vehicle, and may not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0314; SL 1966, ch 132; SL 1989, ch 255, §170.
SD Codified L § 32-26-34 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-34 - Passing by crossing highway center line when vision is obscured--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-34. Passing by crossing highway center line when vision is obscured--Violation as misdemeanor.No driver of a vehicle may drive to the left side of the center line of a highway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be made in safety. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0313; SL 1953, ch 230; SL 1967, ch 192; SL 1989, ch 255, §171.
SD Codified L § 32-26-35 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-35 - Driving to left on grade or curve--Obstructed view--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-35. Driving to left on grade or curve--Obstructed view--Violation as misdemeanor.No person may drive any vehicle on the left side of the roadway when approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard if another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0313; SL 1953, ch 230; SL 1967, ch 192; SL 1970, ch 175, §17; SL 1989, ch 255, §172.
SD Codified L § 32-26-36 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-36 - Driving to left on approach to intersection, grade crossing, bridge, or tunnel--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-36. Driving to left on approach to intersection, grade crossing, bridge, or tunnel--Violation as misdemeanor.No vehicle may be driven on the left side of the roadway when approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing or when the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0313; SL 1953, ch 230; SL 1967, ch 192; SL 1970, ch 175, §18; SL 1989, ch 255, §173.
SD Codified L § 32-26-36.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-36.1 - Driving to left permitted on one-way roads or in turning.

32-26-36.1. Driving to left permitted on one-way roads or in turning.The limitations of §§32-26-35 and 32-26-36 shall not apply upon a one-way roadway, nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road, or driveway. Source: SL 1970, ch 175, §19.
SD Codified L § 32-26-37 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-37 - Passing in no-passing zone--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-37. Passing in no-passing zone--Violation as misdemeanor.The driver of a vehicle may not overtake and pass any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction when traveling in a no-passing zone on highways or bridges when either marked by signs or lines on the roadways. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0313 as added by SL 1953, ch 230; SL 1967, ch 192; SL 1989, ch 255, §174.
SD Codified L § 32-26-38 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-38 - Designation of hazardous passing zones--Signs and markings--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-38. Designation of hazardous passing zones--Signs and markings--Violation as misdemeanor.The Department of Transportation may determine those portions of any highway where overtaking and passing or driving to the left of the roadway would be especially hazardous and may, by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway, indicate the beginning and end of such zones. If such signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person, every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions thereof. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0313 as added by SL 1967, ch 192; SL 1989, ch 255, §175.
SD Codified L § 32-26-39 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-39 - Designation of no-passing zones--Pavement striping marking no-passing zone--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-39. Designation of no-passing zones--Pavement striping marking no-passing zone--Violation as misdemeanor.Where signs or markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth in §32-26-38, no driver may, at any time, drive on the left side of the roadway within such no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designated to mark such no-passing zone throughout its length. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0313 as added by SL 1967, ch 192; SL 1989, ch 255, §176.
SD Codified L § 32-26-40 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-40 - Following too closely--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-40. Following too closely--Violation as misdemeanor.The driver of a motor vehicle may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and condition of the highway. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0315; SL 1953, ch 231; SL 1955, ch 170; SL 1970, ch 175, §20; SL 1989, ch 255, §177.
SD Codified L § 32-26-41 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-41 - Minimum distance between trucks or towed vehicles--Exception for overtaking--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-41. Minimum distance between trucks or towed vehicles--Exception for overtaking--Violation as misdemeanor.The driver of any motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle when traveling upon a highway outside of a business or residence district, and which is following another motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger. However, a motor truck or motor vehicle is not prevented from drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any like vehicle or other vehicle. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0315; SL 1953, ch 231; SL 1955, ch 170; SL 1970, ch 175, §20; SL 1989, ch 255, §178.
SD Codified L § 32-26-42 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-42 - Minimum space in caravans and motorcades--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-42. Minimum space in caravans and motorcades--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.Any motor vehicle being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade whether or not towing other vehicles shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision does not apply to funeral processions or processions controlled by law enforcement for security of people or property. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1970, ch 175, §21, §1; SL 1989, ch 255, §179; SL 1989, ch 256, §24.
SD Codified L § 32-26-43 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-43 - Maximum number of passengers in front--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-43. Maximum number of passengers in front--Violation as misdemeanor.No person may drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such a number of persons, exceeding three, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1970, ch 175, §31, §12; SL 1989, ch 255, §180.
SD Codified L § 32-26-44 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-44 - Passenger not to interfere with driver's view or control--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-26-44. Passenger not to interfere with driver's view or control--Violation as misdemeanor.No passenger in a vehicle may ride in such position as to interfere with the driver's view ahead or to the sides or to interfere with his control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1970, ch 175, §31, §13; SL 1989, ch 255, §181.
SD Codified L § 32-26-46 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-46 - Definitions.

32-26-46. Definitions.Terms used in §§32-26-47.1, 32-26-47.2, and 32-26-48 mean:(1)"Operate," to drive or assume physical control of a motor vehicle upon a highway, including operation while temporarily stationary because of traffic, road conditions, a traffic light, or a stop sign. The term does not include a motor vehicle that is lawfully parked;(2)"Mobile electronic device," any hand-held or portable electronic device capable of providing wireless data or voice communication between two or more persons or amusement, including a cellular telephone, broadband personal communication device, two-way messaging device, text messaging device, pager, electronic device that can receive or transmit text or character-based images, access or store data, or connect to the internet, personal digital assistant, laptop computer, computer tablet, stand-alone computer, portable computing device, mobile device with a touchscreen display that is designed to be worn, electronic game, equipment that is capable of playing a video, taking photographs, capturing images, or recording or transmitting video, and any similar device that is readily removable from a vehicle and is used to write, send, or read text or data or capture images or video through manual input. The term does not include a radio designed for the citizens band service or the amateur radio service of the Federal Communications Commission or a commercial two-way radio communications device;(3)"Social networking site," any web-based service that allows persons to construct a profile within a founded system and communicate with other users of the site. Source: SL 2014, ch 153, §2; SL 2020, ch 124, § 1.
SD Codified L § 32-26-47.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-47.1 - Use of mobile electronic device--Prohibitions--Violation as misdemeanor--Exceptions.

  32-26-47.1  .  Use of mobile electronic device--Prohibitions--Violation as misdemeanor--Exceptions.   No person may operate a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.   This section does not apply to:   (1) A law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, paramedic, operator of an authorized emergency vehicle, or similarly engaged paid or volunteer public safety first responder during the performance of that person's official duties, and a public utility employee or contractor acting within the scope of that person's employment;   (2) The use of a mobile electronic device for emergency purposes, including a text messaging device to contact a 911 system, an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity, or to report to appropriate authorities a fire, traffic accident, serious road hazard, or medical or hazardous materials emergency, or to report the operator of another motor vehicle who is driving in a reckless or otherwise unsafe manner or who appears to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or to report a crime;   (3) The use of a global positioning or navigation system feature of a mobile electronic device, but does apply to manually entering information into the global positioning or navigation system feature of the device;   (4) Reading, selecting, or entering a telephone number or name in a mobile electronic device for the purpose of making or receiving a telephone call and using the device for the call, or if a person otherwise activates or deactivates a feature or function of a mobile electronic device; or   (5) The use of a mobile electronic device in a voice-operated or hands-free mode if the operator of the motor vehicle does not use the operator's hands to operate the device, except to activate or deactivate a feature or function of the device.     Source:  SL 2020, ch 124, § 2.
SD Codified L § 32-26-47.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-47.2 - Social networking sites--Prohibition--Violation as misdemeanor.

  32-26-47.2  .  Social networking sites--Prohibition--Violation as misdemeanor.   No person may access, read, or post to a social networking site while operating a motor vehicle. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.     Source:  SL 2020, ch 124, § 3.
SD Codified L § 32-26-48 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-48 - Seizure of handheld electronic wireless communication device.

32-26-48. Seizure of handheld electronic wireless communication device.No mobile electronic device used in violation of §32-26-47.1 or 32-26-47.2 may be seized by a law enforcement officer to establish a violation of either of those sections. However, a mobile electronic device may be seized upon compliance with the search and seizure requirements in chapter 23A-35. Source: SL 2014, ch 153, §4; SL 2020, ch 124, § 4.
SD Codified L § 32-26-49 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-49 - Distracted drivers public awareness campaign.

32-26-49. Distracted drivers public awareness campaign.The Department of Public Safety shall expend lawfully appropriated funds to develop and communicate a distracted drivers public awareness campaign. Source: SL 2014, ch 153, §3.
SD Codified L § 32-26-50 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-50 - Promulgation of rules authorizing certain motor vehicles to travel at electronically coordinated speeds and distance intervals closer than otherwise allowed.

32-26-50. Promulgation of rules authorizing certain motor vehicles to travel at electronically coordinated speeds and distance intervals closer than otherwise allowed.The Transportation Commission shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to authorize the testing and operation of groups of individual motor vehicles traveling in a unified manner at electronically coordinated speeds and distance intervals that are closer than otherwise allowed under §§32-26-40 to 32-26-42, inclusive. The commission may include in the rules:(1)The procedures for the requesting and granting of authority for testing and operation;(2)A fee, not to exceed one hundred dollars, to cover the administrative costs of granting authority for testing and operation;(3)Reporting requirements;(4)Authorized routes;(5)Authorized times and periods of operation;(6)Authorized vehicle types;(7)Required vehicle markings;(8)Driver requirements;(9)Prohibited use related to weather, highway conditions, special events, traffic incidents, emergencies or other contingencies; and(10)Any speed, size, and operational restrictions the commission deems appropriate. Source: SL 2019, ch 131, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-26-51 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-51 - Funeral procession--Definitions.

32-26-51. Funeral procession--Definitions.Terms used in §§32-26-51 through 32-26-56 mean:(1)"Funeral escort vehicle," an authorized emergency vehicle operating with visible flashing or strobing emergency lights;(2)"Funeral lead vehicle," any motor vehicle including a funeral hearse that is carrying the remains of a deceased person, leading and facilitating the movement of a funeral procession;(3)"Funeral procession," two or more motor vehicles, one of which is carrying the remains of a deceased person, including a funeral lead vehicle or a funeral escort vehicle. Source: SL 2020, ch 125, § 1.
SD Codified L § 32-26-52 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-52 - Funeral procession--Law enforcement officer.

  32-26-52  .  Funeral procession--Law enforcement officer.   Notwithstanding any traffic-control device or provision governing the right-of-way, a law enforcement officer leading a funeral procession may proceed through any intersection or make any turn or other movement necessary while leading the procession. The officer, without regard to any traffic-control device or provision governing the right-of-way, may direct the operator of any other motor vehicle not in the funeral procession to stop, turn, proceed, or make another movement. When leading the funeral procession, the officer shall operate a funeral escort vehicle.     Source:  SL 2020, ch 125, § 2.
SD Codified L § 32-26-53 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-53 - Funeral procession--Intersections.

  32-26-53  .  Funeral procession--Intersections.   Notwithstanding any traffic-control device or provision governing the right-of-way, if a law enforcement officer operating a funeral escort vehicle enters an intersection, the remainder of the vehicles in the funeral procession may follow through the intersection. The driver of each vehicle in the procession shall exercise reasonable care toward any other vehicle or pedestrian on the roadway.     Source:  SL 2020, ch 125, § 3.
SD Codified L § 32-26-54 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road|Section 32-26-54 - Funeral procession--Motor vehicles in procession.

  32-26-54  .  Funeral procession--Motor vehicles in procession.   Notwithstanding any traffic-control device or provision governing the right-of-way, any motor vehicle in a funeral possession has the right-of-way if the following conditions are met:   (1) Each motor vehicle in the funeral procession displays lighted headlamps, tail lamps, and flashing hazard or warning turn signal lamps;   (2) Each motor vehicle in the funeral procession follows the preceding motor vehicle in the procession as closely as is safe and practicable; and   (3) The operator of each motor vehicle in the funeral procession yields the right of way to any approaching emergency vehicle when directed to do so by a law enforcement officer or when the vehicle is giving an audible or visual signal.   If any motor vehicle in the funeral procession becomes separated from the funeral procession and the funeral escort vehicle so that the procession is no longer continuous, the operator of the motor vehicle shall proceed to the destination obeying all traffic signals and general rules of the road.     Source:  SL 2020, ch 125, § 4.