It is a Class 2 misdemeanor to exceed any of the speed limitations contained in §§ 32-25-12 to 32-25-15, inclusive. However, local authorities, in their respective jurisdictions, may increase the speed limits on through highways if vehicles are, by ordinance of such local authorities, required to stop before entering or crossing such through highways.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 22-6-2

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Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0303; SL 1941, ch 187, § 1; SL 1955, ch 168; SL 1959, ch 251, § 1; SL 1989, ch 255, § 138.