S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12A-23 (2026)
Driver license and learner's permit restrictions.
SL 1989, ch 267 , § 18; SL 1996, ch 201 , § 2; SDCL § 32-12-98; SL 2001, ch 171 , §§ 90, 115; SL 2011, ch 144 , § 7; SL 2015, ch 168 , § 19.
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;
- (4) W--Operation only of a restricted CDL;
- (5) V--Operation only if driver has received a medical variance that allows the driver to be issued a medical certificate;
- (6) E--Operation only of an automatic transmission commercial motor vehicle;
- (7) K--Operation only if driving intrastate;
- (8) O--No operation of a tractor-trailer commercial motor vehicle; and
- (9) Z--No operation of a fully air brake equipped commercial motor vehicle.
Source: SL 1989, ch 267 , § 18; SL 1996, ch 201 , § 2; SDCL § 32-12-98; SL 2001, ch 171 , §§ 90, 115; SL 2011, ch 144 , § 7; SL 2015, ch 168 , § 19.