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Home » US Law » 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws » Title 32 - Motor Vehicles » Chapter 30 - Stopping And Parking Restrictions » Section 32-30-12.2 – Abandonment of motor vehicle on public highway or right-of-way a misdemeanor–Reasonable towing and storage fees–Suspension of fine.

32-30-12.2. Abandonment of motor vehicle on public highway or right-of-way a misdemeanor–Reasonable towing and storage fees–Suspension of fine.

No person may abandon a motor vehicle on any public highway or right-of-way. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Any person convicted of abandoning a motor vehicle shall be ordered to pay any reasonable towing and storage fees, if the person was notified pursuant to §32-36-8. The court shall suspend the fine if the person pays for the towing and storage expenses.

Source: SL 2003, ch 174, §2; SL 2005, ch 174, §1.