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§ 32-12-49.1 Point system for offenses--Number of points charged.

SD Codified L § 32-12-49.1 (2019) (N/A)
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32-12-49.1. Point system for offenses--Number of points charged. The following is a listing of moving traffic offenses and the number of points assessed for a conviction for each offense:

(1) Driving while intoxicated

ten points

(2) Reckless driving

eight points

(3) Eluding/attempting to elude a police officer

six points

(4) Drag racing

six points

(5) Failure to yield right-of-way

four points

(6) Improper passing

four points

(7) Driving on wrong side of roadway

four points

(8) Stop sign/light violation

three points

(9) Other moving offenses

two points

For the purpose of this section, "other moving offenses" does not include speeding offenses.

Source: SL 1979, ch 219, § 2; SL 1985, ch 264, § 2; SL 1986, ch 254; SL 1996, ch 207, § 11.

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