§ 32-12A-1 Definitions
§ 32-12A-2 Construction of this chapter with general driver licensing provisions
§ 32-12A-3 Drivers of commercial vehicles limited to one license
§ 32-12A-4 Holder of commercial learner’s permit or driver license to notify department and employer of conviction for violation of motor vehicle traffic law–Prior employment history to be furnished employer
§ 32-12A-5 Information required by employer–Operation of commercial motor vehicle prohibited under certain conditions
§ 32-12A-5.1 Proceeding against employer by state’s attorney
§ 32-12A-6 Possession of commercial driver license or learner’s permit required for vehicle operation–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 32-12A-7 Qualifications of commercial motor vehicle drivers
§ 32-12A-7.1 Registration with Selective Service a condition for obtaining learner’s permit or driver license
§ 32-12A-8 Operation of commercial vehicle while driver license suspended, revoked, etc., prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 32-12A-8.1 Driving while subject to out-of-service order prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 32-12A-8.2 Out-of-service order for motor carrier operation–Violation–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12A-9 Operators exempt from provisions of chapter
§ 32-12A-11 Knowledge and skills tests required–Waiver–Restrictions–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 32-12A-12 Issuance of commercial learner’s permit–Renewal–Restrictions on vehicle operation
§ 32-12A-12.1 Passenger, school bus, and tanker endorsements on commercial learner’s permits
§ 32-12A-13 Nondomiciled commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver license
§ 32-12A-14 Requirements of application
§ 32-12A-14.1 Documents with applicant’s name and residence address to be presented with application
§ 32-12A-14.2 Applicants permitted three attempts to pass license examination
§ 32-12A-15 Commercial driver license fee–Additional fees
§ 32-12A-16 Issuance of duplicate license
§ 32-12A-17 Restriction on operation under learner’s permit or driver license issued by another jurisdiction
§ 32-12A-18 Disqualification of commercial driving privileges for use of false information
§ 32-12A-20 Form and contents of commercial driver license
§ 32-12A-20.1 Social security number on license prohibited
§ 32-12A-20.2 Veteran designation on license or permit
§ 32-12A-21 Privileges conferred by learner’s permit or driver license–Classifications of permits and licenses
§ 32-12A-22 License endorsements
§ 32-12A-22.1 Exemption from hazardous materials endorsement for certain persons with Class A combination vehicle license
§ 32-12A-23 Driver license and learner’s permit restrictions
§ 32-12A-23.1 Additional learner’s permit restrictions
§ 32-12A-24 Qualifications of school bus drivers
§ 32-12A-24.1 Endorsement of persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to drive school bus
§ 32-12A-24.2 Physical examination after one year of driver with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus
§ 32-12A-24.3 Blood glucose level checks of driver with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus
§ 32-12A-25 Prior convictions information required on school bus operator application
§ 32-12A-26 Notification of suspension or revocation of learner’s permit or driver license bearing school bus endorsement
§ 32-12A-27 Names and social security numbers of school bus drivers to be reported to Department
§ 32-12A-28 Acquisition of driving record information before issuance of learner’s permit or driver license
§ 32-12A-29 Notification to commercial driver license information system
§ 32-12A-30 Expiration of license
§ 32-12A-31 Application for renewal–Test for hazardous materials endorsement–Period when renewable
§ 32-12A-32 Grounds for suspension, revocation, or cancelation of commercial learner’s permit or driver license–Hearing
§ 32-12A-33 Suspension or disqualification for false statement or representation–Misdemeanor
§ 32-12A-34 Reciprocal suspension, revocation, and disqualification
§ 32-12A-36 Persons disqualified from driving commercial motor vehicle for period of not less than one year or not less than three years
§ 32-12A-38 Disqualification for life using commercial or noncommercial motor vehicle in commission of felony involving controlled substance
§ 32-12A-39 Reinstatement of driver disqualified for life after completion of rehabilitation program
§ 32-12A-40 Disqualification for conviction within three-year period of two serious traffic violations
§ 32-12A-41 Disqualification for conviction within three-year period of three serious traffic violations
§ 32-12A-42 Updating of records to reflect action regarding disqualification of nonresident–Notification of issuing licensing authority
§ 32-12A-43 Operation of commercial motor vehicle with any measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in system prohibited
§ 32-12A-44 Driving commercial vehicle prohibited at certain levels of blood alcohol–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 32-12A-45 Persons authorized to withdraw blood to determine alcohol content–Liability
§ 32-12A-46 Consent to test for alcohol or drugs–Consequences of refusal or submission to test
§ 32-12A-47 Notification of licensing authority in licensing state of conviction of nonresident
§ 32-12A-48 Promulgation of rules
§ 32-12A-49 Agreements, arrangements, or declarations permitted
§ 32-12A-50 Operation with valid out-of-state commercial learner’s permit or driver license–Full faith and credit of out-of-state conviction
§ 32-12A-52 Disqualification for conviction of violation of out-of-service order–First violation
§ 32-12A-53 Disqualification for conviction of violation of out-of-service order–Second violation
§ 32-12A-54 Disqualification for conviction of violation of out-of-service order–Three or more violations
§ 32-12A-55 Restoration of revoked, suspended, or disqualified commercial learner’s permit, commercial license, or driving privilege
§ 32-12A-56 Violation of out-of-service order–Civil penalty against driver
§ 32-12A-57 Violation of out-of-service order–Civil penalty against employer
§ 32-12A-58 Adoption of Title 49 C.F.R., chapter 3, subpart B, parts 383 and 384
§ 32-12A-59 Disqualification for conviction of first grade crossing violation
§ 32-12A-60 Disqualification for second grade crossing conviction
§ 32-12A-61 Disqualification for third or subsequent grade crossing conviction
§ 32-12A-62 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration driver disqualification and imminent hazard determination to be part of driver record
§ 32-12A-63 Certified abstract of operating record–Information on driver record of person issued commercial learner’s permit or driver license
§ 32-12A-64 Convictions for traffic violations to appear on driver’s record
§ 32-12A-65 Expiration of medical certification–Expiration, removal, or rescission of medical variance
§ 32-12A-66 Refresher course and examination for commercial driver license test examiner certification
§ 32-12A-67 Bond requirement for third-party testers–Exceptions
§ 32-12A-68 Disqualification of commercial driving privileges for human trafficking conviction
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 32 > Chapter 12A - Commercial Drivers Licenses and Permits

  • 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.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • 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