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 […]
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,” […]
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.
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]