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Chapter 32-12

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 32-12

Driver Licenses and Permits

32-12-1Definitions.32-12-1.1Lawful status defined.32-12-2Payment of fee--Limitation on attempts to pass examination--Form.32-12-3Contents of application--Certification.32-12-3.1Identification to be submitted with application--Copy of documentation to be retained by department--Violation as misdemeanor.32-12-3.2Promulgation of rules.32-12-3.3Evidence of lawful status in U.S. to be presented with application.32-12-3.4Evidence of social security number or nonwork authorized status to be presented with application.32-12-3.5Documents with applicant's name and residence address to be presented with application.32-12-4Examination of applicant--Place of examination--Time of examination.32-12-4.1Classes of vehicles--Qualifications and examination.32-12-4.232-12-4.2 to 32-12-4.4. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, §§ 2 to 4.32-12-4.5Rules authorized for medical and vision standards of drivers.32-12-4.632-12-4.6, 32-12-4.7. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, §§ 5, 6.32-12-4.8Low-speed vehicle operation.32-12-5RepealedRepealed 32-12-5.1Denial of license or permit to person subject to convulsions or blackouts--Temporary permit on applicant's statement.32-12-6Minors under age of eighteen--Authorization by parental authority.32-12-7Cancellation on request of parental authority.32-12-8Cancellation upon death of parental authority--New application.32-12-9SupersededRepealed 32-12-10TransferredRepealed 32-12-11Application for license or permit--Persons at least fourteen and less than eighteen--Instruction permit--Restrictions.32-12-11.1Motorcycle instruction permit--Application requirements--Examination and fee--Restrictions.32-12-12Restricted minor's permit--Restrictions on operation.32-12-12.1Motorcycle restricted minor's permit--Application requirements--Examination and fee--Restrictions.32-12-12.2RepealedRepealed 32-12-12.3Upgrading restricted minor's permit by mail or electronically.32-12-12.4Enforcement of prohibition of use of wireless communication device.32-12-12.5Restricted Minor's Permit--Passenger Limit.32-12-13Weight of vehicle operated under restricted minor's permit--Agricultural machinery.32-12-14Vehicles operable under restricted minor's permit.32-12-14.1Restrictions voided at age eighteen--Suspension or revocation for conviction committed before age eighteen.32-12-15Permits issued on a probationary basis--Suspension--Exception--Conviction prior to permit.32-12-15.1Suspension of permit upon conviction for violation of permit conditions.32-12-16Fee for original, renewal, duplicate, or changed license--Disposition.32-12-17Issuance of license--Qualifications.32-12-17.1Issuance of motorcycle operator's license--Requirements.32-12-17.2Nondriver identification cards--Application--Fee--Renewal--Contents--Expiration.32-12-17.3Display or possession of canceled, fictitious or fraudulently altered nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.32-12-17.4Unlawful use of nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.32-12-17.5Displaying another's nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.32-12-17.6Loaning nondriver identification card prohibited--Misdemeanor.32-12-17.7Bar code on license--Criminal information.32-12-17.8Bar code on license--Medical information.32-12-17.9Bar code on license--Information allowed.32-12-17.10Contents of license or permit--Barcode.32-12-17.11Maintenance of photographic files.32-12-17.12Registration with Selective Service as condition for obtaining certain licenses--Department to forward personal information to Selective Service--Application deemed consent to register with Selective Service.32-12-17.13Social security number on driver license or nondriver identification card prohibited.32-12-17.14Either driver license or nondriver identification card held by same person to be marked as not acceptable for federal purposes.32-12-17.15Veteran designation.32-12-17.16Nondriver identification cards--Fee waiver--Applicants who are homeless.32-12-18Surrender of previously issued license--Prohibition against more than one license--Temporary license issued when examination failed.32-12-19Temporary permit pending issuance of license.32-12-20Cancellation of license to which not entitled--Surrender of canceled license.32-12-21Privilege conferred by issuance of license--Authority of local governments.32-12-22Prohibition against driving without license--Misdemeanor.32-12-22.1License not required for operation of tractor or implement in farm operations--Operation within municipality prohibited after revocation or suspension of license.32-12-23Government employees exempt from licensing requirement.32-12-24Nonresident out-of-state licensee exempt from licensing requirement.32-12-25RepealedRepealed 32-12-26Reciprocity respecting nonresident provisions.32-12-26.1Period of residency for purpose of licensing requirement.32-12-27Military personnel, domestic volunteers, and dependents with out-of-state license exempt.32-12-28Students in driver education class exempt from licensing requirement--Conditions attached to operation.32-12-29Unlicensable persons--Minors under sixteen--Exceptions.32-12-30Unlicensable persons--Suspended or revoked license or privilege to drive--Exceptions--Out-of-state suspension.32-12-31Unlicensable persons--Habitual alcohol or drug user.32-12-32Unlicensable persons--Physical or mental capability--Promulgation of rules.32-12-33Unlicensable persons--Failure to pass examination.32-12-34Unlicensable persons--Failure to deposit proof of financial responsibility.32-12-35Unlicensable persons--Driving inimical to public safety or welfare.32-12-36Issuance of restricted license.32-12-36.1TransferredRepealed 32-12-37Special restricted license--Restrictions stated upon ordinary license.32-12-38Violation of restriction--Suspension or revocation.32-12-38.1TransferredRepealed 32-12-39Requirement that license be in possession of driver--Display of license--Violation as petty offense.32-12-40Production of license in court--License expired for not more than thirty days--Postponement of sentencing pending renewal.32-12-41Lost or destroyed license--Issuance of duplicate--Fee--Affidavit.32-12-42Expiration of license or permit--Renewal--Application and fee--Waiver of tests.32-12-42.1Expiration of license, permit or identification card issued to individual under twenty-one years of age.32-12-42.2Expiration of license issued to person not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.32-12-42.3License expiration--Military and State Department personnel--Military spouses and dependents.32-12-43Eyesight examination required for renewal--Exception.32-12-43.1Application by mail or electronically for replacement or renewal.32-12-43.2Promulgation of rules on renewal by mail or electronic renewal.32-12-4432-12-44, 32-12-44.1. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 253, §§ 3, 4.32-12-45Extended term of license or permit held by active duty member of armed forces, spouse, or dependent--Renewal.32-12-45.1RepealedRepealed 32-12-46Cause for suspension or revocation of license--Notice and examination--Failure to submit to examination--Issuance of restricted license.32-12-47Duration for which license may be suspended--Exceptions.32-12-47.1Renewal or restoration after suspension, revocation or disqualification--Time--Application--Fee.32-12-47.2Revocation and suspension defined--Conditions for reinstatement after revocation or suspension.32-12-47.3Application for license when time for suspension or revocation has expired--Violation.32-12-48Revocation period for driving under the influence--Reinstatement application and fee--Investigation--Restrictions imposed by court.32-12-49Suspension, revocation or cancellation after opportunity for hearing--Grounds--Old offenses not considered--Rules.32-12-49.1Point system for offenses--Number of points charged.32-12-49.2Point accumulation subjecting license or permit to suspension.32-12-49.3Suspension based on licensee's record.32-12-49.4Restricted license for employment or school purposes when driving privilege has been withdrawn--Rules.32-12-50RepealedRepealed 32-12-51Suspension or revocation of nonresident driving privileges.32-12-52RepealedRepealed 32-12-52.1Mandatory revocation of license--Conviction of driving under the influence.32-12-52.2ReservedRepealed 32-12-52.3Mandatory revocation of license--Drug-related offenses--Court order permitting driving--Notice.32-12-52.4Suspension for certain alcohol-related offenses by a minor.32-12-52.5Suspension or revocation of or restrictions on driving privileges of juveniles.32-12-53Conviction defined.32-12-54Record of conviction or noncompliance with citation forwarded by court to department.32-12-55Surrender of license to court upon conviction--Forwarding license to department.32-12-56Suspension or revocation for out-of-state conviction--Grounds.32-12-56.1Entry and implementation of nonresident violators and driver license compact.32-12-56.2Suspension, revocation, or disqualification for out-of-state conviction or final administrative decision.32-12-57Surrender of suspended or revoked license to department.32-12-58Operation of vehicle under license issued in other jurisdiction prohibited during suspension or revocation.32-12-59RepealedRepealed 32-12-59.1RepealedRepealed 32-12-60Records kept by department.32-12-61Individual records of accidents, convictions, disqualifications, and other licensing actions--Certain convictions and accidents recorded separately.32-12-61.1Problem driver point system abstract--Fee--Disposition--Exemption.32-12-62Record of out-of-state convictions upon application by new resident.32-12-63Forwarding record of nonresident's convictions to jurisdiction of residence.32-12-64Forwarding record without charge.32-12-65Driving while license is revoked, suspended, or canceled--Misdemeanors.32-12-66Extension of period of suspension for driving while license or privilege suspended--Delayed issuance of new license for driving while license revoked.32-12-67Possession of revoked or altered license--Misdemeanor.32-12-68Failure to surrender suspended, revoked or canceled operator's license--Fee and mileage due officer for securing possession--Violation as misdemeanor.32-12-69Permitting unlawful use of driver license--Misdemeanor.32-12-70Displaying another's license--Misdemeanor.32-12-71Permitting unauthorized use of license by another--Misdemeanor.32-12-72Allowing unauthorized person to use vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor.32-12-73Permitting unauthorized minor to use vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor.32-12-74Unauthorized use of vehicle under restricted license--Misdemeanor.32-12-75RepealedRepealed 32-12-75.1False representation or nondisclosure to obtain license or nondriver identification card as misdemeanor--Suspension or disqualification of license.32-12-75.2Counterfeiting, forging, or altering any driver license or nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.32-12-75.3Sale, offer for sale, or distribution of any counterfeited, forged, or altered driver license or nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.32-12-76RepealedRepealed 32-12-7732-12-77 to 32-12-90. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-1 to 32-12A-14.32-12-9132-12-91 to 32-12-99.1. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-16 to 32-12A-25.32-12-100TransferredRepealed 32-12-10132-12-101 to 32-12-103. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-29 to 32-12A-31.32-12-10432-12-104 to 32-12-115. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-36 to 32-12A-50.32-12-116Restrictions on issuing license to person in arrears for child support--Notice of intent to revoke license--Request for hearing--Promulgation of rules.32-12-117TransferredRepealed 32-12-118TransferredRepealed 32-12-11932-12-119 to 32-12-121. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-52 to 32-12A-54.32-12-12232-12-122 to 32-12-124. Transferred to §§ 32-12A-56 to 32-12A-58.32-12-125Fees only used for operating driver licensing program.32-12-126License applications and examination materials--Language--Driving test--Interpreter at applicant’s cost.32-12-127Voter registration with license application.