South Dakota legal term
Race in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Race” 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 “Race” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(5) "Race," the use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to: (a) Outgain, outdistance, or prevent another vehicle from passing; or (b) Arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle; (6) "Street takeover," the taking over of a portion of a public highway, roadway, or parking lot by blocking or impeding the regular flow of traffic to perform a race, drag race, or stunt driving; (7) "Stunt driving," to perform or engage in a burnout, doughnut, drifting, wheelie, or other dangerous motor vehicle activity on a public highway, roadway, or parking lot; and (8) "Wheelie" a maneuver performed (SDCL § 32-24-10)
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