32-12A-23. Driver license and learner’s permit restrictions. Restrictions to a commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver license shall be as follows: (1)L–Operation only of a commercial motor vehicle which is not equipped with air brakes; (2)M–Operation only of a Class B and C commercial passenger vehicle; (3)N–Operation only of a Class C commercial passenger vehicle; […]
32-12A-23.1. Additional learner’s permit restrictions. In addition to the restrictions provided pursuant to the provisions of §32-12A-23, a commercial learner’s permit may also have the following restrictions: (1)P–For no passengers in a commercial motor vehicle; and (2)X–For no cargo in a commercial motor vehicle tank vehicle. Source: SL 2015, ch 168, §20.
32-12A-24.Qualifications of school bus drivers. No person under the age of eighteen may receive an endorsement on a commercial driver license to drive a school bus. Any school bus endorsed driver operating with an intrastate restriction shall meet all requirements of 49 C.F. R. Part 391 Subpart E as of January 1, 2015, in the […]
32-12A-24.1. Endorsement of persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to drive school bus. Any person with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus, who is otherwise medically qualified under the physical examination standards of the federal motor carrier safety regulations, as provided by §32-12A-24, may request a waiver for this condition from the department. If an applicant for an intrastate […]
32-12A-24.2. Physical examination after one year of driver with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus. Any person who holds a waiver pursuant to §32-12A-24.1 shall, after one year of holding the waiver, undergo a physical examination and submit to the employer a signed statement from a physician, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner that the person has completed […]
32-12A-24.3. Blood glucose level checks of driver with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus. No person who holds a waiver pursuant to §32-12A-24.1 may operate a school bus with students present unless the person checks his or her blood glucose level no more than thirty minutes before operating the bus. If the person operates a bus for a […]
32-12A-25. Prior convictions information required on school bus operator application. A school bus operator shall certify on his application that he has not been convicted of the offense of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs within the three years immediately preceding the application or any offense involving […]
32-12A-26. Notification of suspension or revocation of learner’s permit or driver license bearing school bus endorsement. If a person’s commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver license bearing a school bus endorsement is suspended or revoked pursuant to this chapter, the Department of Public Safety shall, upon the suspension or revocation, notify the Department of Education. […]
32-12A-27. Names and social security numbers of school bus drivers to be reported to Department. Each school district and school bus contracting company shall report to the Department of Education, in a manner prescribed by the secretary, the names and social security numbers of all individuals it employs as bus drivers. The school district and […]
32-12A-28. Acquisition of driving record information before issuance of learner’s permit or driver license. Before issuing a commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver license, the department shall obtain driving record information through the commercial driver license information system and the national driver register no earlier than twenty-four hours prior to issuance. Before issuing a commercial […]
32-12A-29. Notification to commercial driver license information system. Within twenty-four hours after issuing a commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver license, the department shall notify the commercial driver license information system of the issuance, providing all information required to ensure identification of the licensee. Source: SL 1989, ch 267, §20; SL 1996, ch 201, §4; […]
32-12A-3. Drivers of commercial vehicles limited to one license. No person who drives a commercial motor vehicle may have more than one operator’s license. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1989, ch 267, §2; SDCL §32-12-79; SL 2001, ch 171, §§73, 115; SL 2002, ch 156, §4.
32-12A-30. Expiration of license. A commercial driver license issued pursuant to this chapter, expires on the licensee’s birthday in the fifth year following the issuance of the license. Any nondomiciled commercial driver license expires on the date of expiration of the licensee’s authorized stay in the United States as determined by the systematic alien verification […]
32-12A-31. Application for renewal–Test for hazardous materials endorsement–Period when renewable. Each person applying for renewal of a commercial driver license shall complete the application form required by §32-12A-14, providing updated information and required certifications. If the applicant wishes to retain a hazardous materials endorsement, the written test for a hazardous materials endorsement shall be taken […]
32-12A-32. Grounds for suspension, revocation, or cancelation of commercial learner’s permit or driver license–Hearing. The secretary of public safety may suspend, revoke, disqualify, or cancel the commercial learner’s permit, commercial driver license, or driving privilege of a person after opportunity for hearing pursuant to chapter 1-26, if hearing is demanded, upon a showing by its […]
32-12A-33. Suspension or disqualification for false statement or representation–Misdemeanor. Any person who makes a false statement or representation, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact in order to obtain a commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver license is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and is subject to at least a one year suspension […]
32-12A-34. Reciprocal suspension, revocation, and disqualification. The Department of Public Safety shall suspend, revoke, or disqualify the commercial learner’s permit, commercial driver license, or driving privilege of a resident of this state upon receiving notice of the conviction or final administrative decision from another state for an infraction which would provide grounds for suspension, revocation, […]
32-12A-36. Persons disqualified from driving commercial motor vehicle for period of not less than one year or not less than three years. Any person is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for a period of not less than one year: (1)If convicted of a first violation of driving or being in actual physical control […]
32-12A-37. Disqualification for life for multiple violations of 32-12A-36–Reduction. Any person is disqualified for life for the commission of two or more violations of any of the subdivisions specified in §32-12A-36, or any combination of those subdivisions, arising from two or more separate incidents. The department may adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, under which […]
32-12A-38. Disqualification for life using commercial or noncommercial motor vehicle in commission of felony involving controlled substance. Any person is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for life who uses a commercial or noncommercial motor vehicle in the commission of any felony involving the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance, or possession […]
