Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking along or upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction. A violation of this section is a petty offense.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-27-5

  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts

Source: SL 1961, ch 151; SL 1989, ch 255, § 187.