No person may operate nor allow another person to operate a motor vehicle, as defined in SDCL 41-1-1, on any road or parking area within public lands owned, leased, managed, or controlled by the department, unless the vehicle displays a valid license plate with the following exceptions:

1. (1) Any golf cart having headlamp, stop lamp, and rearview mirror that meets the requirements of SDCL 32-15-8, 32-17-8.1, and 32-17-24.1 and for which the operator can provide proof of insurance coverage by one of the methods provided by SDCL 32-35-113; and

2. (2) Any combustion-engine-powered moped or scooter having a maximum engine displacement of 50cc.

   A person may operate a golf cart that does not display a valid license plate on any road or parking area within a state park or recreation area except on any road with a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. A person may not operate a golf cart that does not display a valid license plate in Custer State Park, except on any road or parking area within a campground.

Source: 40 SDR 14, effective July 29, 2013; 46 SDR 74, effective December 2, 2019.

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(4) , 41-17-1.1(1)(5) , 41-17-28.

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(4) , 41-17-1.1(1)(5) , 41-17-28.

Prior versions effective: 2013-06-29.