South Dakota legal term
Burnout in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Burnout” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the South Dakota criminal code.
What does “Burnout” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(1) "Burnout," a maneuver performed while operating a motor vehicle whereby the motor vehicle is kept stationary, or is in motion, while the wheels are spun, resulting in friction that causes the motor vehicle's tires to heat up and emit smoke; (2) "Doughnut," a maneuver performed while operating a motor vehicle whereby the front or rear of the motor vehicle is rotated around the opposite set of wheels in a continuous motion that may cause one or both of the following: (a) A circular skid-mark pattern of rubber on the driving surface; or (b) The tires to heat up and emit smoke from friction; ( (SDCL § 32-24-10)
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