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 32-26-24 – Manner of making arm signal–Violation as misdemeanor.
32-26-24. Manner of making arm signal–Violation as misdemeanor. If the signal required by §§32-26-22 and 32-26-23 is given by means of the hand and arm, the driver shall indicate his intention to start, stop, or turn by extending the hand and arm from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and such […]
Section 32-26-25 – U-turn prohibited in no-passing zone or where unsafe–Violation as misdemeanor.
32-26-25. U-turn prohibited in no-passing zone or where unsafe–Violation as misdemeanor. No vehicle, within a no-passing zone that is designated and marked in accord with §32-26-38, may be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction, nor may any such turning movement be otherwise made unless it can be made in safety and without […]
Section 32-26-26 – Overtaking vehicles–Passing to left required–Cutting in front prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor.
32-26-26. Overtaking vehicles–Passing to left required–Cutting in front prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor. The driver of any vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a safe distance to the left thereof. The driver of an overtaking vehicle shall pass at a safe distance to the side of an overtaken vehicle and may […]
Section 32-26-26.1 – Overtaking bicycle–Minimum separation–Violation as misdemeanor.
32-26-26.1. Overtaking bicycle–Minimum separation–Violation as misdemeanor. The driver of any motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall allow a minimum of a three foot separation between the right side of the driver’s vehicle, including any mirror or other projection, and the left side of the bicycle if the posted limit is […]
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 […]
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 32-26-21 – Driving through safety zone prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor.
32-26-21. Driving through safety zone prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor. No driver of a vehicle may, at any time, drive through or over a safety zone as defined in §32-14-1. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0323; SL 1989, ch 255, §158.
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 […]