South Dakota statute
SDCL § 32-23-2 — Punishment for prohibited driving--First offense--Limited driving privilege
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 23: Driving Under The Influence, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 32-23-2
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.
If conviction for a violation of § 32-23-1 is for a first offense, the person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and the court must revoke the person's driver license for not less than thirty days. The court may, in its discretion, issue an order, upon proof of financial responsibility pursuant to § 32-35-113, permitting the person to operate a vehicle for purposes of employment, 24/7 sobriety testing, attendance at school, child care delivery or pickup, health appointments, attendance at court or probation appointments, or attendance at counseling programs, treatment, or aftercare. The court may also order the revocation of the person's driving privilege for a further period not to exceed one year or restrict the privilege in any manner it sees fit for a period not to exceed one year.
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Questions this section answers
Is punishment for prohibited driving a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Punishment for prohibited driving is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 32-23-2.
Which South Dakota statute covers punishment for prohibited driving?
Punishment for prohibited driving is governed by SDCL § 32-23-2 (Punishment for prohibited driving--First offense--Limited driving privilege).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.