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Chapter 32-22

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 32-22

Weight, Size and Load Restrictions

32-22-1RepealedRepealed 32-22-2Movement of load or wide farm machinery during darkness as misdemeanor.32-22-3Maximum width of vehicle and load--Violation as misdemeanor--Farm machinery and recreation vehicle exceptions.32-22-3.1RepealedRepealed 32-22-3.2Operation of farm implement exceeding width limitations--Restricted hours--Warning lights.32-22-4RepealedRepealed 32-22-5Maximum length of vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-6Flagging or lighting extended loads--Violations as misdemeanors.32-22-7RepealedRepealed 32-22-8RepealedRepealed 32-22-8.1Length limitations on trailers, semitrailers, and auto and boat transporters--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-8.2Local regulation restricted--Access permits.32-22-8.3Issuance of trip permits unaffected.32-22-8.4Length limitations on stinger-steered automobile transports.32-22-9Combination of vehicles of more than two units--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-10Requirements for combination vehicles.32-22-10.1RepealedRepealed 32-22-11Saddlemount combinations--Compliance with federal requirements--Maximum dimensions--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-11.1Saddlemount combinations with fullmount--Compliance with federal requirements--Maximum dimensions--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-12RepealedRepealed 32-22-12.1Certain combination exempt--Specifications--Violation as misdemeanor--Rules.32-22-12.2Exception for combination of towing motor vehicle or farm tractor and two anhydrous ammonia fertilizer tanks.32-22-12.3Exception for combination of towing motor vehicle and two implements of husbandry operated by/for farm implement dealer.32-22-12.4Combination of towing vehicle and trailers or semitrailers transporting light or medium duty trailers for commercial delivery.32-22-13RepealedRepealed 32-22-14Maximum height of vehicles--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-14.1Exemption of vehicles used to transport farm commodities or implements.32-22-15RepealedRepealed 32-22-16Maximum weight of vehicle or combination of vehicles--Axles--Misdemeanor.32-22-16.1Formula for weight on group of consecutive axles.32-22-16.2Application of maximum axle or tire weight limits to vehicle hauling logs--Exception.32-22-16.3Limited exemption for certain vehicles hauling agricultural products or livestock from a farm--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-1732-22-17, 32-22-17.1. Repealed by SL 1980, ch 226, §§ 4, 5.32-22-18RepealedRepealed 32-22-19Combination vehicles deemed single for weight purposes.32-22-20RepealedRepealed 32-22-21Maximum weight on tires, axles--Penalty.32-22-21.1Single trip permits to move to scale site.32-22-21.2Highways to which maximum weight limit applies.32-22-22Tire width defined.32-22-23RepealedRepealed 32-22-24Reduced load maximums from February fifteenth to April thirtieth--Extension of period--Changing restrictions--Overweight permits--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-25Reduced weight maximums on specific roads--Notice--Exceeding weight limit as misdemeanor.32-22-26RepealedRepealed 32-22-27Solid or cushion rubber tires--Maximum weight per inch width of tire--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-28Metal wheeled vehicles--Maximum weight--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-29Track vehicles excepted.32-22-30RepealedRepealed 32-22-30.1Construction vehicles and equipment--Operation on highway projects.32-22-30.232-22-30.2 to 32-22-30.6. Repealed by SL 1984, ch 230, §§ 27 to 31.32-22-31RepealedRepealed 32-22-31.1Highway construction vehicles--Inspection of scale tickets for compliance with weight limitations--Reporting offenders.32-22-31.2Highway construction vehicles on contract to county, township or municipality--Inspection of scale tickets for compliance with weight limitations--Reporting offenders.32-22-31.3Review of county overweight vehicle enforcement programs--Factors considered--Certification of unsatisfactory programs--Prior specification of deficiencies--Withholding funds.32-22-32Special fastenings for vehicles transporting objects over particular length--Exception--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-33Designation of certain highways for increased maximum loads permitted under federal regulations.32-22-3432-22-34 to 32-22-37. Repealed by SL 2010, ch 145, §§ 181 to 184.32-22-38Single trip permit for moving building or other oversize load--Carrying and inspection of permit.32-22-38.1RepealedRepealed 32-22-39Books of single trip permits--Payment of fee--Designation of routes.32-22-40Annual or single trip permits by local subdivisions.32-22-41Oversize permits--Duration--Rules.32-22-42Rules governing issuance of overweight and oversize permits--Fees.32-22-42.1RepealedRepealed 32-22-42.2Extra weight allowance for vehicles hauling from harvesting combine to point of first unloading--Maximum distance--Fine--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-42.3Livestock hauler exemption.32-22-42.4RepealedRepealed 32-22-42.5RepealedRepealed 32-22-42.6RepealedRepealed 32-22-42.7RepealedRepealed 32-22-42.8RepealedRepealed 32-22-42.9Haystack movers--Enforcement actions for minor weight violation prohibited--Fine on excess only.32-22-42.10Solid waste hauling vehicle weight restrictions--Fine on excess only--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-42.11Municipal sludge vehicles--Permit for oversize and overweight--Tires--Speed limit--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-42.12Certain vehicles hauling from point of harvest--Exemption.32-22-42.13Single trip permit.32-22-42.14Rules authorizing operation of triple trailer combinations under single trip permit.32-22-42.15Last trailer marked long load.32-22-42.16Vehicles moving hay grinding equipment--Restrictions--Warning lights required--Permit fee.32-22-43Liability for damages not affected by issuance of permit.32-22-4432-22-44, 32-22-45. Repealed by SL 1987, ch 224, §§ 2, 3.32-22-46Emergency movement of national defense vehicles.32-22-46.1RepealedRepealed 32-22-47Maximum vehicle weight on bridges--Required and permissible signs--Exception.32-22-48Damages for crossing bridge with overweight vehicle--Misdemeanor.32-22-49Person and vehicle defined.32-22-50Authority to weigh vehicle--Requiring vehicle to be driven to scales.32-22-51Removal of overweight portion of load--Risk of loss of unloaded cargo.32-22-51.1RepealedRepealed 32-22-51.2Livestock not to be unloaded from overweight vehicle--Special permit--Other enforcement action.32-22-52Operation of oversize or overweight vehicle as misdemeanor.32-22-53RepealedRepealed 32-22-54Cancellation of license plates on fourth overweight conviction--Period before reissuance.32-22-55Schedule of penalties for operation of overweight vehicle.32-22-56RepealedRepealed 32-22-57Lift axle control requirements--Permits--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-57.1Vehicle equipped with variable load axle to be equipped with pressure control device--Exception--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-57.2Specification of size and load carrying capacity of variable load axles.32-22-58RepealedRepealed 32-22-59Restrictions on size, weight or class.32-22-60Size and load restrictions--Notice--Violation as misdemeanor.32-22-61Authority to promulgate rules governing hitches used to transport farm implements from manufacturer.32-22-62Exemption of tow trucks or wreckers under certain conditions.32-22-63Electronic copy of permit.