§ 32-12-1 Definitions
§ 32-12-1.1 Lawful status defined
§ 32-12-2 Payment of fee–Limitation on attempts to pass examination–Form
§ 32-12-3 Contents of application–Certification
§ 32-12-3.1 Identification to be submitted with application–Copy of documentation to be retained by department–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 32-12-3.2 Promulgation of rules
§ 32-12-3.3 Evidence of lawful status in U.S. to be presented with application
§ 32-12-3.4 Evidence of social security number or nonwork authorized status to be presented with application
§ 32-12-3.5 Documents with applicant’s name and residence address to be presented with application
§ 32-12-4 Examination of applicant–Place of examination–Time of examination
§ 32-12-4.1 Classes of vehicles–Qualifications and examination
§ 32-12-4.5 Rules authorized for medical and vision standards of drivers
§ 32-12-4.8 Low-speed vehicle operation
§ 32-12-5.1 Denial of license or permit to person subject to convulsions or blackouts–Temporary permit on applicant’s statement
§ 32-12-6 Minors under age of eighteen–Authorization by parental authority
§ 32-12-7 Cancellation on request of parental authority
§ 32-12-8 Cancellation upon death of parental authority–New application
§ 32-12-11 Application for license or permit–Persons at least fourteen and less than eighteen–Instruction permit–Restrictions
§ 32-12-11.1 Motorcycle instruction permit–Application requirements–Examination and fee–Restrictions
§ 32-12-12 Restricted minor’s permit–Restrictions on operation
§ 32-12-12.1 Motorcycle restricted minor’s permit–Application requirements–Examination and fee–Restrictions
§ 32-12-12.3 Upgrading restricted minor’s permit by mail or electronically
§ 32-12-12.4 Enforcement of prohibition of use of wireless communication device
§ 32-12-12.5 Restricted Minor’s Permit–Passenger Limit
§ 32-12-13 Weight of vehicle operated under restricted minor’s permit–Agricultural machinery
§ 32-12-14 Vehicles operable under restricted minor’s permit
§ 32-12-14.1 Restrictions voided at age eighteen–Suspension or revocation for conviction committed before age eighteen
§ 32-12-15 Permits issued on a probationary basis–Suspension–Exception–Conviction prior to permit
§ 32-12-15.1 Suspension of permit upon conviction for violation of permit conditions
§ 32-12-16 Fee for original or renewal license–Fee for duplicate or changed license–Disposition of fee
§ 32-12-17 Issuance of license–Qualifications
§ 32-12-17.1 Issuance of motorcycle operator’s license–Requirements
§ 32-12-17.2 Nondriver identification cards–Fee–Renewal and expiration
§ 32-12-17.3 Display or possession of canceled, fictitious or fraudulently altered nondriver identification card–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-17.4 Unlawful use of nondriver identification card–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-17.5 Displaying another’s nondriver identification card–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-17.6 Loaning nondriver identification card prohibited–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-17.7 Bar code on license–Criminal information
§ 32-12-17.8 Bar code on license–Medical information
§ 32-12-17.9 Bar code on license–Information allowed
§ 32-12-17.10 Contents of license or permit–Barcode
§ 32-12-17.11 Maintenance of photographic files
§ 32-12-17.12 Registration with Selective Service as condition for obtaining certain licenses–Department to forward personal information to Selective Service–Application deemed consent to register with Selective Service
§ 32-12-17.13 Social security number on driver license or nondriver identification card prohibited
§ 32-12-17.14 Either driver license or nondriver identification card held by same person to be marked as not acceptable for federal purposes
§ 32-12-17.15 Veteran designation
§ 32-12-18 Surrender of previously issued license–Prohibition against more than one license–Temporary license issued when examination failed
§ 32-12-19 Temporary permit pending issuance of license
§ 32-12-20 Cancellation of license to which not entitled–Surrender of canceled license
§ 32-12-21 Privilege conferred by issuance of license–Authority of local governments
§ 32-12-22 Prohibition against driving without license–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-22.1 License not required for operation of tractor or implement in farm operations–Operation within municipality prohibited after revocation or suspension of license
§ 32-12-23 Government employees exempt from licensing requirement
§ 32-12-24 Nonresident out-of-state licensee exempt from licensing requirement
§ 32-12-26 Reciprocity respecting nonresident provisions
§ 32-12-26.1 Period of residency for purpose of licensing requirement
§ 32-12-27 Military personnel, domestic volunteers, and dependents with out-of-state license exempt
§ 32-12-28 Students in driver education class exempt from licensing requirement–Conditions attached to operation
§ 32-12-29 Unlicensable persons–Minors under sixteen–Exceptions
§ 32-12-30 Unlicensable persons–Suspended or revoked license or privilege to drive–Exceptions–Out-of-state suspension
§ 32-12-31 Unlicensable persons–Habitual alcohol or drug user
§ 32-12-32 Unlicensable persons–Physical or mental capability–Promulgation of rules
§ 32-12-33 Unlicensable persons–Failure to pass examination
§ 32-12-34 Unlicensable persons–Failure to deposit proof of financial responsibility
§ 32-12-35 Unlicensable persons–Driving inimical to public safety or welfare
§ 32-12-36 Issuance of restricted license
§ 32-12-37 Special restricted license–Restrictions stated upon ordinary license
§ 32-12-38 Violation of restriction–Suspension or revocation
§ 32-12-39 Requirement that license be in possession of driver–Display of license–Violation as petty offense
§ 32-12-40 Production of license in court–License expired for not more than thirty days–Postponement of sentencing pending renewal
§ 32-12-41 Lost or destroyed license–Issuance of duplicate–Fee–Affidavit
§ 32-12-42 Expiration of license or permit–Period for renewal–Application and fee–Waiver of tests
§ 32-12-42.1 Expiration of license, permit or identification card issued to individual under twenty-one years of age
§ 32-12-42.2 Expiration of license issued to person not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
§ 32-12-43 Eyesight examination required for renewal–Exception
§ 32-12-43.1 Application by mail or electronically for replacement or renewal
§ 32-12-43.2 Promulgation of rules on renewal by mail or electronic renewal
§ 32-12-45 Extended term of license or permit held by active duty member of armed forces, spouse, or dependent–Renewal
§ 32-12-46 Cause for suspension or revocation of license–Notice and examination–Failure to submit to examination–Issuance of restricted license
§ 32-12-47 Duration for which license may be suspended–Exceptions
§ 32-12-47.1 Renewal or restoration after suspension, revocation or disqualification–Time–Application–Fee–Examination
§ 32-12-47.2 Revocation and suspension defined–Conditions for reinstatement after revocation or suspension
§ 32-12-47.3 Application for license when time for suspension or revocation has expired–Violation
§ 32-12-48 Commencement of period of revocation for driving under the influence–Reinstatement application and fee–Investigation–Restrictions imposed by court
§ 32-12-49 Suspension, revocation or cancellation after opportunity for hearing–Grounds–Old offenses not considered–Rules
§ 32-12-49.1 Point system for offenses–Number of points charged
§ 32-12-49.2 Point accumulation subjecting license or permit to suspension
§ 32-12-49.3 Suspension based on licensee’s record
§ 32-12-49.4 Restricted license for employment or school purposes when driving privilege has been withdrawn–Rules
§ 32-12-51 Suspension or revocation of nonresident driving privileges
§ 32-12-52.1 Mandatory revocation of license–Conviction of driving under the influence
§ 32-12-52.3 Revocation for drug-related offenses
§ 32-12-52.4 Suspension for certain alcohol-related offenses by a minor
§ 32-12-52.5 Suspension or revocation of or restrictions on driving privileges of juveniles
§ 32-12-53 Conviction defined
§ 32-12-54 Record of conviction or noncompliance with citation forwarded by court to department
§ 32-12-55 Surrender of license to court upon conviction–Forwarding license to department
§ 32-12-56 Suspension or revocation for out-of-state conviction–Grounds
§ 32-12-56.1 Entry and implementation of nonresident violators and driver license compact
§ 32-12-56.2 Suspension, revocation, or disqualification for out-of-state conviction or final administrative decision
§ 32-12-57 Surrender of suspended or revoked license to department
§ 32-12-58 Operation of vehicle under license issued in other jurisdiction prohibited during suspension or revocation
§ 32-12-60 Records kept by department
§ 32-12-61 Individual records of accidents, convictions, disqualifications, and other licensing actions–Certain convictions and accidents recorded separately
§ 32-12-61.1 Problem driver point system abstract
§ 32-12-62 Record of out-of-state convictions upon application by new resident
§ 32-12-63 Forwarding record of nonresident’s convictions to jurisdiction of residence
§ 32-12-64 Forwarding record without charge
§ 32-12-65 Driving while license is revoked, suspended, or canceled–Misdemeanors
§ 32-12-66 Extension of period of suspension for driving while license or privilege suspended–Delayed issuance of new license for driving while license revoked
§ 32-12-67 Possession of revoked or altered license–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-68 Failure to surrender suspended, revoked or canceled operator’s license–Fee and mileage due officer for securing possession–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 32-12-69 Permitting unlawful use of driver license–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-70 Displaying another’s license–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-71 Permitting unauthorized use of license by another–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-72 Allowing unauthorized person to use vehicle–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 32-12-73 Permitting unauthorized minor to use vehicle–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 32-12-74 Unauthorized use of vehicle under restricted license–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-75.1 False representation or nondisclosure to obtain license or nondriver identification card as misdemeanor–Suspension or disqualification of license
§ 32-12-75.2 Counterfeiting, forging, or altering any driver license or nondriver identification card–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-75.3 Sale, offer for sale, or distribution of any counterfeited, forged, or altered driver license or nondriver identification card–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12-116 Restrictions on issuing license to person in arrears for child support–Notice of intent to revoke license–Request for hearing–Promulgation of rules
§ 32-12-125 Fees only used for operating driver licensing program
§ 32-12-126 License applications and examination materials–Language
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 32 > Chapter 12 - Driver Licenses and Permits

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2