South Dakota Codified Laws 32-17-27. Lights on parked vehicles–Color and visibility–Vehicles parked within municipality–Violation as misdemeanor
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Whenever a vehicle is parked or stopped upon a highway whether attended or unattended during the times mentioned in § 32-17-4, there shall be displayed upon such vehicle one or more lamps projecting a white or amber light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five hundred feet to the front of such vehicle and projecting red light visible under like conditions from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear, except that no lights need be displayed upon any such vehicle when parked within the corporate limits of a municipality. 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 |
Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0351; SL 1961, ch 230; SL 1963, ch 264; SL 1965, ch 196; SL 1989, ch 255, § 65.