32-19-3.2. Pneumatic tires with retractable studs permitted--Limitation--Violation as misdemeanor.
Notwithstanding the provisions of §32-19-3, any motor vehicle with pneumatic tires that features an embedded block, stud, flange, cleat, spike, or other protuberance that is retractable may be used at any time of the year upon the highways of this state. However, no such block, stud, flange, cleat, spike, or other protuberance may be engaged or extended from May first to September thirtieth, inclusive. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 2008, ch 159, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 19 - Wheels Tires And Special Vehicles
Section 32-19-1 - Solid rubber tire vehicles--Tire requirements--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-19-3 - Pneumatic tires with metal studs permitted--Limitation--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-19-5 - Special permits authorizing operation of traction engines.
Section 32-19-6 - Number of vehicles in tow limited--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-19-8 - Number of towed farm vehicles limited--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-19-10 - Safety chain slack and coupling--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-19-12 - Operation with unsafe wheel as misdemeanor.
Section 32-19-13 - Operation with cut or worn tire as misdemeanor--Minimum tread.