South Dakota statute
SDCL § 32-24-12 — Street racing--Organized racing prohibited--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 § 32-24-12
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 1 misdemeanor for any person to:
(1) Drive any 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, if the conduct is organized or occurs as a result of a competitive response to conduct on the part of one or more drivers that, under the totality of the circumstances, can reasonably be interpreted as a challenge to a race; or
(2) Participate in any manner in any race, competition, contest, or exhibition prohibited by subdivision (1).
Upon conviction under this section, the court must revoke the defendant's driver license for a period of eighteen months. The court may issue an order, upon proof of financial responsibility pursuant to § 32-25-43.1, 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 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 32-24-12.
Which South Dakota statute covers street racing?
Street racing is governed by SDCL § 32-24-12 (Street racing--Organized racing prohibited--Penalty).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.