South Dakota Codified Laws 32-17-47. Flashing lights required on certain animal-drawn vehicles–Violation as misdemeanor
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Any animal-drawn vehicle operating on a highway during the period from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to render the vehicle clearly discernible to any person on the highway at a distance of two hundred feet ahead, shall be equipped with a flashing amber light that is visible from the front of the vehicle and a red flashing light visible from the rear of the vehicle. The red flashing light shall have a minimum diameter of four inches with at least three square inches of surface. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-17-47
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 2016, ch 164, § 1.