South Dakota statute
SDCL § 32-24-3 — Reckless driving--Second or subsequent offense as misdemeanor--Revocation of driving privilege--Restricted driving privilege
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 24: Reckless And Unsafe Driving, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 32-24-3
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 a conviction for a violation of § 32-24-1 is for a second or subsequent offense within a period of one year, such person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and the court shall, in pronouncing sentence, order that the defendant's driving privilege be revoked for thirty days. However, the court may issue an order, upon proof of financial responsibility pursuant to § 32-35-43.1, permitting the person to operate a vehicle for purposes of the person's employment, attendance at school, or attendance at counseling programs. The court may also order the revocation of the defendant's driving privilege for a further period not to exceed one year or restrict the privilege in such manner as it sees fit for a period not to exceed one year.
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Questions this section answers
Is reckless driving a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Reckless driving is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 32-24-3.
Which South Dakota statute covers reckless driving?
Reckless driving is governed by SDCL § 32-24-3 (Reckless driving--Second or subsequent offense as misdemeanor--Revocation of driving privilege--Restricted driving privilege).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.