Section 32-20-17 – Definitions.
32-20-17 . Definitions. Terms used in §§32-20-17 through 32-20-20 mean: (1) “Off-road vehicle activity,” includes: (a) An off-road vehicle show, competition, performance, parade, hunt, recreational ride, or trail ride; (b) Off-road vehicle training or teaching activities, or both; (c) Riding, inspecting, or evaluating an off-road vehicle belonging to another person, whether the owner has received […]
Section 32-20-18 – Off-road vehicle activity.
32-20-18 . Off-road vehicle activity. For the purposes of §§ 32-20-17 through 32-20-20, engaging in off-road vehicle activity means riding, providing, assisting in driving, or being a passenger on an off-road vehicle. It does not include being a spectator at an off-road vehicle activity unless the spectator is in an unauthorized area and in immediate […]
Section 32-20-19 – Assumption of risk of injury.
32-20-19 . Assumption of risk of injury. A participant assumes the risks inherent in engaging in off-road vehicle activity. A participant is responsible for: (1) Knowing the range of the participant’s own ability to engage in off-road vehicle activity within the limits of the participant’s ability considering the conditions; (2) Maintaining control of the off-road […]
Section 32-20-20 – Faulty equipment or unsafe conditions–Liability.
32-20-20 . Faulty equipment or unsafe conditions–Liability. Any off-road vehicle activity sponsor or off-road vehicle professional who engages in the business of renting off-road vehicles to another shall maintain the rental off-road vehicles in a safe condition. An off-road vehicle activity sponsor or off-road vehicle professional who offers off-road vehicles for rent is liable for […]
Section 32-20-6.4 – Rider interfering with control or view of operator–Violation as misdemeanor.
32-20-6.4. Rider interfering with control or view of operator–Violation as misdemeanor. No operator shall carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1970, […]
Section 32-20-16 – Display of blue light as part of rear brake light authorized.
32-20-16. Display of blue light as part of rear brake light authorized. A motorcycle may display a blue light of up to one-inch diameter as part of the motorcycle’s rear brake light. Source: SL 2004, ch 215, §1.
Section 32-20-6.5 – Attachment to other vehicles prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor.
32-20-6.5. Attachment to other vehicles prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor. No person riding upon a motorcycle may attach himself or the motorcycle to any other vehicle on a roadway. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1970, ch 176, §1, §10; SL 1989, ch 255, §98.
Section 32-20-7 – Renting motorcycle to unauthorized person–Violation as petty offense.
32-20-7. Renting motorcycle to unauthorized person–Violation as petty offense. No dealer nor person renting or loaning motorcycles may loan or rent a motorcycle unless a valid license or permit is shown such dealer by the renter or loanee and possesses the safety equipment required of the operator of such motorcycle. A violation of this section […]
Section 32-20-8 – Permitting other person to operate rented motorcycle–Violation as petty offense.
32-20-8. Permitting other person to operate rented motorcycle–Violation as petty offense. No renter or loanee as provided in §32-20-7 may permit any other person to operate such motorcycle. A violation of this section is a petty offense. Source: SL 1967, ch 215, §8; SL 1989, ch 255, §108.
Section 32-20-9 – Operation of motorcycle in park or recreation areas as petty offense.
32-20-9. Operation of motorcycle in park or recreation areas as petty offense. It is a petty offense to operate a motorcycle in any municipal, county, or state park or recreation area except upon the normally traveled roads or roadways, or in specifically designated areas. Source: SL 1967, ch 215, §9; SL 1989, ch 255, §109.