South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-18-40 — Standing on highway with intent to impede or stop traffic--Misdemeanor
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 18: Assaults And Personal Injuries, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-18-40
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
Unless otherwise directed by law enforcement or other emergency personnel or to seek assistance for an emergency or inoperable vehicle, no person may stand upon the paved or improved or main-traveled portion of any highway with intent to impede or stop the flow of traffic. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Is standing on highway with intent to impede or stop traffic a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Standing on highway with intent to impede or stop traffic is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-18-40.
Which South Dakota statute covers standing on highway with intent to impede or stop traffic?
Standing on highway with intent to impede or stop traffic is governed by SDCL § 22-18-40 (Standing on highway with intent to impede or stop traffic--Misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.