Any peace officer having reason to believe that the weight of a vehicle and load is unlawful is authorized to weigh the same either by means of portable or stationary scales and may require that such vehicle be driven to the nearest scales in the event such scales are within five miles.

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Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0341; SL 1951, ch 230; SL 1983, ch 241, § 8.