South Dakota

32-12-1. Definitions.

32-12-1.1. Lawful status defined.

32-12-2. Payment of fee--Limitation on attempts to pass examination--Form.

32-12-3. Contents of application--Certification.

32-12-3.1. Identification to be submitted with application--Copy of documentation to be retained by department--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-12-3.2. Promulgation of rules.

32-12-3.3. Evidence of lawful status in U.S. to be presented with application.

32-12-3.4. Evidence of social security number or nonwork authorized status to be presented with application.

32-12-3.5. Documents with applicant's name and residence address to be presented with application.

32-12-4. Examination of applicant--Place of examination--Time of examination.

32-12-4.1. Classes of vehicles--Qualifications and examination.

32-12-4.2. 32-12-4.2 to 32-12-4.4. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, §§ 2 to 4.

32-12-4.5. Rules authorized for medical and vision standards of drivers.

32-12-4.6. 32-12-4.6, 32-12-4.7. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, §§ 5, 6.

32-12-4.8. Low-speed vehicle operation.

32-12-5. 32-12-5. Repealed by SL 1970, ch 172.

32-12-5.1. Denial of license or permit to person subject to convulsions or blackouts--Temporary permit on applicant's statement.

32-12-6. Minors under age of eighteen--Authorization by parental authority.

32-12-7. Cancellation on request of parental authority.

32-12-8. Cancellation upon death of parental authority--New application.

32-12-9. 32-12-9. Superseded.

32-12-10. 32-12-10. Transferred to § 32-12-3.1.

32-12-11. Application for license or permit--Persons at least fourteen and less than eighteen--Instruction permit--Restrictions.

32-12-11.1. Motorcycle instruction permit--Application requirements--Examination and fee--Restrictions.

32-12-12. Restricted minor's permit--Restrictions on operation.

32-12-12.1. Motorcycle restricted minor's permit--Application requirements--Examination and fee--Restrictions.

32-12-12.2. 32-12-12.2. Repealed by SL 2010, ch 160, § 2.

32-12-12.3. Upgrading restricted minor's permit by mail or electronically.

32-12-12.4. Enforcement of prohibition of use of wireless communication device.

32-12-12.5. Restricted Minor's Permit--Passenger Limit.

32-12-13. Weight of vehicle operated under restricted minor's permit--Agricultural machinery.

32-12-14. Vehicles operable under restricted minor's permit.

32-12-14.1. Restrictions voided at age eighteen--Suspension or revocation for conviction committed before age eighteen.

32-12-15. Permits issued on a probationary basis--Suspension--Exception--Conviction prior to permit.

32-12-15.1. Suspension of permit upon conviction for violation of permit conditions.

32-12-16. Fee for original, renewal, duplicate, or changed license--Disposition.

32-12-17. Issuance of license--Qualifications.

32-12-17.1. Issuance of motorcycle operator's license--Requirements.

32-12-17.2. Nondriver identification cards--Application--Fee--Renewal--Contents--Expiration.

32-12-17.3. Display or possession of canceled, fictitious or fraudulently altered nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.

32-12-17.4. Unlawful use of nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.

32-12-17.5. Displaying another's nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.

32-12-17.6. Loaning nondriver identification card prohibited--Misdemeanor.

32-12-17.7. Bar code on license--Criminal information.

32-12-17.8. Bar code on license--Medical information.

32-12-17.9. Bar code on license--Information allowed.

32-12-17.10. Contents of license or permit--Barcode.

32-12-17.11. Maintenance of photographic files.

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.

32-12-17.13. Social security number on driver license or nondriver identification card prohibited.

32-12-17.14. Either driver license or nondriver identification card held by same person to be marked as not acceptable for federal purposes.

32-12-17.15. Veteran designation.

32-12-17.16. Nondriver identification cards--Fee waiver--Applicants who are homeless.

32-12-18. Surrender of previously issued license--Prohibition against more than one license--Temporary license issued when examination failed.

32-12-19. Temporary permit pending issuance of license.

32-12-20. Cancellation of license to which not entitled--Surrender of canceled license.

32-12-21. Privilege conferred by issuance of license--Authority of local governments.

32-12-22. Prohibition against driving without license--Misdemeanor.

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.

32-12-23. Government employees exempt from licensing requirement.

32-12-24. Nonresident out-of-state licensee exempt from licensing requirement.

32-12-25. 32-12-25. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, § 22.

32-12-26. Reciprocity respecting nonresident provisions.

32-12-26.1. Period of residency for purpose of licensing requirement.

32-12-27. Military personnel, domestic volunteers, and dependents with out-of-state license exempt.

32-12-28. Students in driver education class exempt from licensing requirement--Conditions attached to operation.

32-12-29. Unlicensable persons--Minors under sixteen--Exceptions.

32-12-30. Unlicensable persons--Suspended or revoked license or privilege to drive--Exceptions--Out-of-state suspension.

32-12-31. Unlicensable persons--Habitual alcohol or drug user.

32-12-32. Unlicensable persons--Physical or mental capability--Promulgation of rules.

32-12-33. Unlicensable persons--Failure to pass examination.

32-12-34. Unlicensable persons--Failure to deposit proof of financial responsibility.

32-12-35. Unlicensable persons--Driving inimical to public safety or welfare.

32-12-36. Issuance of restricted license.

32-12-36.1. 32-12-36.1. Transferred to § 32-12-12.2.

32-12-37. Special restricted license--Restrictions stated upon ordinary license.

32-12-38. Violation of restriction--Suspension or revocation.

32-12-38.1. 32-12-38.1. Transferred to § 32-12-15.1.

32-12-39. Requirement that license be in possession of driver--Display of license--Violation as petty offense.

32-12-40. Production of license in court--License expired for not more than thirty days--Postponement of sentencing pending renewal.

32-12-41. Lost or destroyed license--Issuance of duplicate--Fee--Affidavit.

32-12-42. Expiration of license or permit--Renewal--Application and fee--Waiver of tests.

32-12-42.1. Expiration of license, permit or identification card issued to individual under twenty-one years of age.

32-12-42.2. Expiration of license issued to person not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

32-12-42.3. License expiration--Military and State Department personnel--Military spouses and dependents.

32-12-43. Eyesight examination required for renewal--Exception.

32-12-43.1. Application by mail or electronically for replacement or renewal.

32-12-43.2. Promulgation of rules on renewal by mail or electronic renewal.

32-12-44. 32-12-44, 32-12-44.1. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 253, §§ 3, 4.

32-12-45. Extended term of license or permit held by active duty member of armed forces, spouse, or dependent--Renewal.

32-12-45.1. 32-12-45.1. Repealed by SL 2018, ch 191, § 2.

32-12-46. Cause for suspension or revocation of license--Notice and examination--Failure to submit to examination--Issuance of restricted license.

32-12-47. Duration for which license may be suspended--Exceptions.

32-12-47.1. Renewal or restoration after suspension, revocation or disqualification--Time--Application--Fee.

32-12-47.2. Revocation and suspension defined--Conditions for reinstatement after revocation or suspension.

32-12-47.3. Application for license when time for suspension or revocation has expired--Violation.

32-12-48. Revocation period for driving under the influence--Reinstatement application and fee--Investigation--Restrictions imposed by court.

32-12-49. Suspension, revocation or cancellation after opportunity for hearing--Grounds--Old offenses not considered--Rules.

32-12-49.1. Point system for offenses--Number of points charged.

32-12-49.2. Point accumulation subjecting license or permit to suspension.

32-12-49.3. Suspension based on licensee's record.

32-12-49.4. Restricted license for employment or school purposes when driving privilege has been withdrawn--Rules.

32-12-50. 32-12-50. Repealed by SL 1975, ch 204, § 2.

32-12-51. Suspension or revocation of nonresident driving privileges.

32-12-52. 32-12-52. Repealed by SL 1992, ch 220, § 9.

32-12-52.1. Mandatory revocation of license--Conviction of driving under the influence.

32-12-52.2. 32-12-52.2. Reserved.

32-12-52.3. Revocation for drug-related offenses.

32-12-52.4. Suspension for certain alcohol-related offenses by a minor.

32-12-52.5. Suspension or revocation of or restrictions on driving privileges of juveniles.

32-12-53. Conviction defined.

32-12-54. Record of conviction or noncompliance with citation forwarded by court to department.

32-12-55. Surrender of license to court upon conviction--Forwarding license to department.

32-12-56. Suspension or revocation for out-of-state conviction--Grounds.

32-12-56.1. Entry and implementation of nonresident violators and driver license compact.

32-12-56.2. Suspension, revocation, or disqualification for out-of-state conviction or final administrative decision.

32-12-57. Surrender of suspended or revoked license to department.

32-12-58. Operation of vehicle under license issued in other jurisdiction prohibited during suspension or revocation.

32-12-59. 32-12-59. Repealed by SL 1997, ch 189, § 1.

32-12-59.1. 32-12-59.1. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, § 25.

32-12-60. Records kept by department.

32-12-61. Individual records of accidents, convictions, disqualifications, and other licensing actions--Certain convictions and accidents recorded separately.

32-12-61.1. Problem driver point system abstract--Fee--Disposition--Exemption.

32-12-62. Record of out-of-state convictions upon application by new resident.

32-12-63. Forwarding record of nonresident's convictions to jurisdiction of residence.

32-12-64. Forwarding record without charge.

32-12-65. Driving while license is revoked, suspended, or canceled--Misdemeanors.

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.

32-12-67. Possession of revoked or altered license--Misdemeanor.

32-12-68. Failure to surrender suspended, revoked or canceled operator's license--Fee and mileage due officer for securing possession--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-12-69. Permitting unlawful use of driver license--Misdemeanor.

32-12-70. Displaying another's license--Misdemeanor.

32-12-71. Permitting unauthorized use of license by another--Misdemeanor.

32-12-72. Allowing unauthorized person to use vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-12-73. Permitting unauthorized minor to use vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-12-74. Unauthorized use of vehicle under restricted license--Misdemeanor.

32-12-75. 32-12-75. Repealed by SL 1983, ch 239, § 3.

32-12-75.1. False representation or nondisclosure to obtain license or nondriver identification card as misdemeanor--Suspension or disqualification of license.

32-12-75.2. Counterfeiting, forging, or altering any driver license or nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.

32-12-75.3. Sale, offer for sale, or distribution of any counterfeited, forged, or altered driver license or nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.

32-12-76. 32-12-76. Repealed by SL 2001, ch 171, § 70.

32-12-77. 32-12-77 to 32-12-90. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-1 to 32-12A-14.

32-12-91. 32-12-91 to 32-12-99.1. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-16 to 32-12A-25.

32-12-100. 32-12-100. Transferred to § 32-12A-28.

32-12-101. 32-12-101 to 32-12-103. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-29 to 32-12A-31.

32-12-104. 32-12-104 to 32-12-115. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-36 to 32-12A-50.

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.

32-12-117. 32-12-117. Transferred to § 32-12A-51.

32-12-118. 32-12-118. Transferred to § 32-12-61.1.

32-12-119. 32-12-119 to 32-12-121. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-52 to 32-12A-54.

32-12-122. 32-12-122 to 32-12-124. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-56 to 32-12A-58.

32-12-125. Fees only used for operating driver licensing program.

32-12-126. License applications and examination materials--Language--Driving test--Interpreter at applicant’s cost.

32-12-127. Voter registration with license application.

32-12A-1. Definitions.

32-12A-2. Construction of this chapter with general driver licensing provisions.

32-12A-3. Drivers of commercial vehicles limited to one license.

32-12A-4. Holder of commercial learner's permit or driver license to notify department and employer of conviction for violation of motor vehicle traffic law--Prior employment history to be furnished employer.

32-12A-5. Information required by employer--Operation of commercial motor vehicle prohibited under certain conditions.

32-12A-5.1. Railroad-highway grade crossing violation--Employer--Penalty.

32-12A-6. Possession of commercial driver license or learner's permit required for vehicle operation--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-12A-7. Qualifications of commercial motor vehicle drivers.

32-12A-7.1. Registration with Selective Service a condition for obtaining learner's permit or driver license.

32-12A-8. Operation of commercial vehicle while driver license suspended, revoked, etc., prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-12A-8.1. Driving while subject to out-of-service order prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-12A-8.2. Out-of-service order for motor carrier operation--Violation--Misdemeanor.

32-12A-9. Operators exempt from provisions of chapter.

32-12A-10. Adoption of rules regarding farm exemption of 32-12A-9.

32-12A-11. Knowledge and skills tests required--Waiver--Restrictions--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-12A-11.1. Commercial driver license--Eligibility--Tests waiver for military experience.

32-12A-11.2. Driving skills test--Third party administration.

32-12A-11.3. No issuance--Disqualified driver--Driver credentialed in other state--Surrender.

32-12A-11.4. English language proficiency--Promulgation of rules.

32-12A-11.5. English language proficiency--Traffic offense or accident--Testing by law enforcement--Penalty.

32-12A-12. Issuance of commercial learner's permit--Renewal--Restrictions on vehicle operation.

32-12A-12.1. Passenger, school bus, and tanker endorsements on commercial learner's permits.

32-12A-13. Nondomiciled commercial learner's permit or commercial driver license.

32-12A-14. Requirements of application.

32-12A-14.1. Documents with applicant's name and residence address to be presented with application.

32-12A-14.2. Applicants permitted three attempts to pass license examination.

32-12A-15. Commercial driver license fees--Application, endorsement, duplicate, and name or address change.

32-12A-16. Issuance of duplicate license.

32-12A-17. Restriction on operation under learner's permit or driver license issued by another jurisdiction.

32-12A-18. Disqualification of commercial driving privileges for use of false information.

32-12A-19. 32-12A-19. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 252, § 8; transferred by SL 2001, ch 171, § 115.

32-12A-20. Form and contents of commercial driver license.

32-12A-20.1. Social security number on license prohibited.

32-12A-20.2. Veteran designation on license or permit--Requirements.

32-12A-21. Privileges conferred by learner's permit or driver license--Classifications of permits and licenses.

32-12A-22. License endorsements.

32-12A-22.1. Exemption from hazardous materials endorsement for certain persons with Class A combination vehicle license.

32-12A-23. Driver license and learner's permit restrictions.

32-12A-23.1. Additional learner's permit restrictions.

32-12A-24. Qualifications of school bus drivers.

32-12A-24.1. Repealed.

32-12A-24.2. Repealed.

32-12A-24.3. Repealed.

32-12A-25. Prior convictions information required on school bus operator application.

32-12A-26. Notification of suspension or revocation of learner's permit or driver license bearing school bus endorsement.

32-12A-27. Names and social security numbers of school bus drivers to be reported to Department.

32-12A-28. Acquisition of driving record information before issuance of learner's permit or driver license.

32-12A-29. Notification to commercial driver license information system.

32-12A-30. Expiration of license.

32-12A-31. Application for renewal--Test for hazardous materials endorsement--Period when renewable.

32-12A-32. Grounds for suspension, revocation, or cancelation of commercial learner's permit or driver license--Hearing.

32-12A-33. Suspension or disqualification for false statement or representation--Misdemeanor.

32-12A-34. Reciprocal suspension, revocation, and disqualification.

32-12A-35. 32-12A-35. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 167, § 18, eff. September 30, 2005.

32-12A-36. Persons disqualified from driving commercial motor vehicle for period of not less than one year or not less than three years.

32-12A-37. Disqualification for life for multiple violations of 32-12A-36--Reduction.

32-12A-38. Disqualification for life using commercial or noncommercial motor vehicle in commission of felony involving controlled substance.

32-12A-39. Reinstatement of driver disqualified for life after completion of rehabilitation program.

32-12A-40. Disqualification for conviction within three-year period of two serious traffic violations.

32-12A-41. Disqualification for conviction within three-year period of three serious traffic violations.

32-12A-42. Updating of records to reflect action regarding disqualification of nonresident--Notification of issuing licensing authority.

32-12A-43. Operation of commercial motor vehicle with any measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in system prohibited.

32-12A-44. Driving commercial vehicle prohibited at certain levels of blood alcohol--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-12A-45. Persons authorized to withdraw blood to determine alcohol content--Liability.

32-12A-46. Consent to test for alcohol or drugs--Consequences of refusal or submission to test.

32-12A-47. Notification of licensing authority in licensing state of conviction of nonresident.

32-12A-48. Promulgation of rules.

32-12A-49. Agreements, arrangements, or declarations permitted.

32-12A-50. Operation with valid out-of-state commercial learner's permit or driver license--Full faith and credit of out-of-state conviction.

32-12A-51. 32-12A-51. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 167, § 29, eff. September 30, 2005.

32-12A-52. Disqualification for conviction of violation of out-of-service order--First violation.

32-12A-53. Disqualification for conviction of violation of out-of-service order--Second violation.

32-12A-54. Disqualification for conviction of violation of out-of-service order--Three or more violations.

32-12A-55. Restoration of revoked, suspended, or disqualified commercial learner's permit, commercial license, or driving privilege.

32-12A-56. Out-of-service order violation--Driver--Penalty.

32-12A-57. Out-of-service order violation--Employer--Penalty.

32-12A-58. Adoption of Title 49 C.F.R., chapter 3, subpart B, parts 383 and 384.

32-12A-59. Disqualification for conviction of first grade crossing violation.

32-12A-60. Disqualification for second grade crossing conviction.

32-12A-61. Disqualification for third or subsequent grade crossing conviction.

32-12A-62. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration driver disqualification and imminent hazard determination to be part of driver record.

32-12A-63. Certified abstract of operating record--Driver record--Contents--Fees--Disposition--Exemption--Commercial learner's permittee or driver licensee.

32-12A-64. Convictions for traffic violations to appear on driver's record.

32-12A-65. Expiration of medical certification--Expiration, removal, or rescission of medical variance.

32-12A-66. Refresher course and examination for commercial driver license test examiner certification.

32-12A-67. Bond requirement for third-party testers--Exceptions.

32-12A-68. Disqualification of commercial driving privileges for human trafficking conviction.

32-12A-69. Downgrade of license upon violation.

32-12A-70. Downgrade of license--Termination of downgrade--Notification.

32-12A-71. Downgrade of license--Termination of downgrade--Reinstatement of permit or privilege--Notification.

32-12A-72. Downgrade of license--Erroneous downgrade--Reinstatement of permit or privilege--Notification.