Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, each giving to the other at least onehalf of the maintraveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible. 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:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 22-6-2

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Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0311; SL 1989, ch 255, § 143.