Section 32-28-8 – Meaning of flashing yellow signal–Violation as misdemeanor.
32-28-8. Meaning of flashing yellow signal–Violation as misdemeanor. If a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1963, ch 274, §3 (2) (a); SL 1989, ch 255, […]
Section 32-28-22 – Restriction on providing information to impose or collect civil fine for violation captured by red light or speed camera pursuant to interstate compact.
32-28-22. Restriction on providing information to impose or collect civil fine for violation captured by red light or speed camera pursuant to interstate compact. The Department of Public Safety and the Division of Motor Vehicles shall not provide information used to impose or collect a civil fine that results from a violation captured by a […]
Section 32-28-8.1 – Lane direction control signals.
32-28-8.1. Lane direction control signals. When lane direction control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green signal is shown, but shall not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal is shown. Source: SL 1970, ch […]
Section 32-28-8.2 – Procedure when traffic lights malfunctioning.
32-28-8.2. Procedure when traffic lights malfunctioning. If a traffic control signal is out of operation or is not functioning properly, the vehicle traffic facing a: (1)Green signal may proceed with caution as indicated in §32-28-2; (2)Yellow signal may proceed with caution as indicated in §32-28-3; and (3)Red or completely unlighted signal stop shall stop in […]
Section 32-28-9 – Signals at railway grade crossings.
32-28-9. Signals at railway grade crossings. Sections 32-28-7 and 32-28-8 shall not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by the rules as set forth in §32-29-4. Source: SL 1963, ch 274, §3 (2) (b); SL 1970, ch 175, §40.
Section 32-28-9.1 – Pedestrian control signals–Violation by driver as misdemeanor–Violation by pedestrian as petty offense.
32-28-9.1. Pedestrian control signals–Violation by driver as misdemeanor–Violation by pedestrian as petty offense. Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words, walk or don’t walk, or exhibiting a lighted international pedestrian walk or don’t walk symbol are in place, the signals indicate the following: (1)Walk or a lighted international pedestrian walk symbol.–Pedestrians facing the signal […]
Section 32-28-10 – Other traffic control devices–Directions by police officer–Violation as misdemeanor.
32-28-10. Other traffic control devices–Directions by police officer–Violation as misdemeanor. The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, and subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an […]
Section 32-28-11 – Requirement that official signal be in proper position and legible.
32-28-11. Requirement that official signal be in proper position and legible. No provision of this chapter for which signs are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official sign is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily […]
Section 32-28-12 – Control without signs where not required.
32-28-12. Control without signs where not required. Whenever a particular section of this chapter does not state that signs are required, such section shall be effective even though no signs are erected or in place. Source: SL 1963, ch 274, §1.
Section 32-28-13 – Traffic light control by law enforcement officers.
32-28-13. Traffic light control by law enforcement officers. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to limit, or encroach upon, the existing authority of South Dakota law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties involving traffic light control. Source: SL 1963, ch 274, §7.