32-20-1. Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1)"Department" the Department of Public Safety.
(2)"Moped" a motor driven cycle equipped with two or three wheels. If a combustion engine is used, the maximum piston or rotor displacement shall be fifty cubic centimeters regardless of the number of chambers in such power source. The power source shall be equipped with a power drive system that functions directly or automatically only, not requiring clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged. The term does not include an electric bicycle as defined in §32-20B-9.
(3)"Motorcycle" includes motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, bicycles with motor attached, and all motor operated vehicles of the bicycle or tricycle type, whether the motive power be a part thereof or attached thereto, and having a saddle or seat with the driver sitting astride or upon it, or a platform on which the driver stands, but excluding a tractor. The term does not include an electric bicycle as defined in §32-20B-9.
(4)"Off-road vehicle," any self-propelled, two or more wheeled vehicle designed primarily to be operated on land other than a highway and includes all terrain vehicles, dune buggies and any vehicle whose manufacturer's statement of origin or manufacturer's certificate of origin states that the vehicle is not for highway use. The term does not include a farm vehicle as defined in §32-3-2.4 or an electric bicycle as defined in §32-20B-9.
Source: SL 1967, ch 215, §1; SL 1978, ch 230, §1; SL 1985, ch 238, §7; SL 1987, ch 231, §1; SL 1988, ch 236, §25; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §23; SL 2019, ch 135, §14.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 20 - Motorcycle Regulation
Section 32-20-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 32-20-4 - Protective helmet required for minor--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-20-4.1 - Eye protective device or windscreen required--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-20-4.2 - Protective devices not required of riders in enclosed cab.
Section 32-20-6.2 - Position of motorcyclist--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-20-6.3 - Carrying package on motorcycle--Restrictions--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-20-6.4 - Rider interfering with control or view of operator--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-20-6.5 - Attachment to other vehicles prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-20-7 - Renting motorcycle to unauthorized person--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-20-8 - Permitting other person to operate rented motorcycle--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-20-9 - Operation of motorcycle in park or recreation areas as petty offense.
Section 32-20-9.1 - Motorcycle entitled to full traffic lane--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-20-9.2 - Motorcycle prohibited from overtaking in same lane--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-20-9.3 - Motorcycle operation between lanes prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-20-9.4 - Policemen exempt from restrictions on use of lanes.
Section 32-20-9.5 - Restriction to two abreast--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-20-10 - Motorcycle use on special occasions.
Section 32-20-14 - Motorcycle safety education--Standards and procedures--Funding.
Section 32-20-15 - Budget and appropriation of revenue available for motorcycle safety education.
Section 32-20-16 - Display of blue light as part of rear brake light authorized.
Section 32-20-17 - Definitions.
Section 32-20-18 - Off-road vehicle activity.
Section 32-20-19 - Assumption of risk of injury.
Section 32-20-20 - Faulty equipment or unsafe conditions--Liability.