South Dakota statute
SDCL § 32-24-11 — Street racing--General prohibition--Penalty
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 24: Reckless And Unsafe Driving, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of SDCL § 32-24-11
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.
It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to:
(1) Drive any motor vehicle on a public highway in a race, speed competition or contest, acceleration race or contest, or exhibition of speed or acceleration, or to make a speed record; or
(2) Participate in any manner in any race, competition, contest, or exhibition prohibited by subdivision (1).
Upon conviction under this section, the sentencing court may revoke the defendant's driver license or privilege to drive for a period of time not to exceed thirty days. The court may issue an order, upon proof of financial responsibility pursuant to § 32-35-43.1, permitting the defendant to operate a motor vehicle for purposes of employment, attendance at school, or attendance at a counseling program.
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Questions this section answers
Is street racing a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Street racing is a Class 2 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 32-24-11.
Which South Dakota statute covers street racing?
Street racing is governed by SDCL § 32-24-11 (Street racing--General prohibition--Penalty).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.