32-15-11. Sirens, whistles, and unnecessary loud noises as misdemeanor.
It is a Class 2 misdemeanor, except as otherwise provided in §32-15-12, for any vehicle to be equipped with or for any person to use upon a vehicle any siren, or any compression or spark plug whistle, or any exhaust horn, or whistle which does not produce a harmonious sound, or for any person at any time to use a horn otherwise than a reasonable warning or to make any unnecessary or unreasonably loud or harsh sound by means of a horn or other warning device.
Source: SDC 1939, §44.0347; SL 1977, ch 189, §105; SL 1989, ch 255, §31.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 15 - Vehicle And Accessory Specifications
Section 32-15-2 - Replacement with material other than safety glass as petty offense.
Section 32-15-2.1 - Laminated glass required for windshield--Position--Minimum height--Exemption.
Section 32-15-2.2 - Cracked or broken glass prohibited.
Section 32-15-2.3 - Glass impairing operator's vision prohibited.
Section 32-15-2.6 - Definition of terms.
Section 32-15-2.7 - Manufacturer certification of compliance with light transmission specifications.
Section 32-15-2.9 - Sunscreening devices on windshield prohibited--Extension of film limited.
Section 32-15-6 - Objects dangling between driver and windshield as petty offense.
Section 32-15-7 - Windshield wipers required--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-15-8 - Rear-vision mirrors required--Visibility distance--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-15-9 - Television receivers prohibited--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-15-10 - Horn required--Audibility distance--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-15-11 - Sirens, whistles, and unnecessary loud noises as misdemeanor.
Section 32-15-12 - Bell, siren, or whistle permitted on emergency vehicles.
Section 32-15-13.1 - Silage and seasonal farm trucks exempt--Gross weight--Restrictions on use.
Section 32-15-18 - Improperly loaded vehicle unlawful--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-15-21 - Design of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
Section 32-15-22 - Misuse of slow-moving vehicle emblem prohibited--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-15-28 - Steering system requirements--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-15-31 - Floor pan required.
Section 32-15-32 - Door levers, handles, and devices of egress--Hood latches.
Section 32-15-34 - Operating vehicle with disconnected odometer as misdemeanor.
Section 32-15-35 - Definitions--Aftermarket crash parts.
Section 32-15-36 - Identifying aftermarket crash parts supplied by nonoriginal manufacturer.