32-26-1. Use of right half of highway required–Slow-moving vehicles–Overtaking and passing excepted–Violation as misdemeanor. Upon all highways of sufficient width, except upon one-way streets, the driver of a vehicle shall drive the same upon the right half of the highway and shall drive a slow-moving vehicle as closely as possible to the right-hand edge or […]
32-26-10. Entering controlled-access highway–Violation as misdemeanor. No person may drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled-access roadway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1961, ch 150, §3; SL 1989, ch 255, §149.
32-26-11. Prohibition of pedestrians and nonmotorized traffic or motorcycles on controlled-access highway–Maintenance of signs–Violation as misdemeanor. The transportation commission may, by rule adopted pursuant to chapter 1-26, and local authorities may by ordinance, with respect to any controlled-access roadway under their respective jurisdictions, prohibit the use of any such roadway by pedestrians, bicycles, or other […]
32-26-12. Applicability of controlled-access provisions. Sections 32-26-10 and 32-26-11 are supplementary to and not in lieu of the provisions of chapter 31-8. Source: SL 1961, ch 150, §3.
32-26-13. Right-of-way at intersections–Unlawful speed as forfeiting right-of-way–Violation as misdemeanor. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right except as otherwise provided in §§32-26-14 to 32-26-16, inclusive. The driver of any vehicle […]
32-26-14. Entry of highway from alley, building or private road–Violation as misdemeanor. The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a public highway from an alley, building, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on such public highway. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. […]
32-26-15. Yielding right-of-way to emergency vehicles–Duty of driver of emergency vehicle not to exercise right-of-way arbitrarily–Violation as misdemeanor. The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall yield the right-of-way to police and fire department vehicles and ambulances if they are operated upon official business and the drivers give an audible signal by bell, siren, […]
32-26-16. Highway equipment and personnel as having right-of-way–Use of left-hand side of highway–Display of light–Reasonable room for traffic–Violation as misdemeanor. Highway equipment and personnel in the performance of their duties of maintaining the highway shall have the preference of right-of-way and shall be permitted to drive upon the left-hand side of the traveled portion of […]
32-26-17. Right-turning vehicle required to keep right–Violation as misdemeanor. Except as otherwise provided in §32-26-20, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the right at an intersection shall approach such intersection in the lane for traffic nearest to the right-hand side of the highway, and in turning shall keep as closely as practicable […]
32-26-18. Left-turning vehicle–Manner of making turn–Violation as misdemeanor. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left shall approach the turn in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of the vehicle. If practicable, the left turn shall be made to the left of the center of the […]
32-26-18.1. Turning from wrong lane prohibited–Turn signal required–Violation as misdemeanor. No person may turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle is in proper position upon the roadway as required by §§32-26-17 and 32-26-18. A signal of intention to turn right or left when required shall be given continuously during not less than the […]
32-26-19. Left-turning vehicles–Right-of-way of oncoming vehicle–Signals–Violation as misdemeanor. The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard. The driver after having so yielded […]
32-26-2. Intersections and grade crossings–Use of right half of highway–Obstructions–Violation as misdemeanor. In crossing an intersection of highways or the intersection of a highway by a railroad right-of-way, the driver of a vehicle shall at all times cause such vehicle to travel on the right half of the highway unless such right half is obstructed […]
32-26-20. Authority to modify method of turning–Violation as misdemeanor–Posting signs–Approval of Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation or local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may modify the method of turning at intersections provided by §§32-26-17 and 32-26-18 by clearly indicating by buttons, markers, or other direction signs installed within an intersection the course to […]
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.
32-26-21.1. Driving on sidewalk prohibited–Municipal restrictions on bicycle, motorized foot scooter, or electric personal assistive device operation–Violation as misdemeanor. No person may drive any vehicle other than a bicycle, motorized foot scooter, or an electric personal assistive device upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway. The local […]
32-26-21.2.”Electric personal assistive device” defined. For the purposes of §§32-26-21.2 to 32-26-21.3, inclusive, the term, electric personal assistive device, means a self-balancing two non-tandem wheeled device, designed to transport only one person, with an electric propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to fifteen miles per hour or less. Source: SL 2002, […]
32-26-21.3. Electric personal assistive devices exempt from provisions of certain chapters. An electric personal assistive device is exempt from the provisions of chapters 32-3, 32-5, 32-5A, 32-5B, 32-6B, 32-15, 32-17, 32-18, 32-20, 32-37, and 37-5. Source: SL 2002, ch 161, §3.
32-26-21.4. Motorized foot scooter defined. For the purposes of §§32-26-21.1 to 32-26-21.6, inclusive, the term, motorized foot scooter, means a wheeled conveyance, with handlebars, designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and powered by an electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion, and that has […]
32-26-21.5. Motorized foot scooter–Exempt from certain vehicle requirements. A motorized foot scooter is exempt from the provisions of chapters 32-3, 32-5, 32-5A, 32-5B, 32-6B, 32-14, 32-15, 32-20, 32-35, 32-37, and 37-5. Source: SL 2021, ch 137, §3; SL 2022, ch 101, §3, eff. Mar. 16, 2022.
