South Dakota legal term
Stunt driving in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Stunt driving” 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 “Stunt driving” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(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 while operating a motor vehicle whereby a motor vehicle is ridden for a distance with the front wheel or wheels raised off the ground. (SDCL § 32-24-10)
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