If a motor vehicle is equipped with a signal lamp to comply with the provisions of § 32-26-23, the signal lamp shall be so constructed and located on the vehicle as to give a signal, yellow or red in color, which shall be plainly visible in normal sunlight from a distance of one hundred feet to the rear of the vehicle but may not project a glaring or dazzling light. A violation of this section is a petty offense.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-17-18

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

Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0352 (15); SL 1984, ch 228, § 5; SL 1989, ch 255, § 50.