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 Repealed.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 Repealed.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§ 32-12-5 Repealed.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§ 32-12-12.2 Repealed.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