32-20-2. Driver license or permit required to operate motorcycle, moped, all-terrain vehicle, or three-wheel vehicle--Testing requirements--Violation as misdemeanor.
No person may operate a motorcycle, except a moped as defined in §32-20-1, a licensed all-terrain vehicle under §32-20-13, or any motor vehicle that has three wheels and is operated with a steering wheel and foot controls on the public streets or highways without a motor vehicle driver license or permit upon which a state testing officer has certified that such person is qualified to operate such motorcycle. An operator of a moped, a licensed all-terrain vehicle, or a motor vehicle that has three wheels and is operated with a steering wheel and foot controls shall have a valid motor vehicle driver license or permit. The department may waive the testing requirements upon completion of a motorcycle safety course approved pursuant to §32-20-14. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1967, ch 215, §2; SL 1978, ch 230, §2; SL 1982, ch 18, §26; SL 1987, ch 233, §3; SL 1989, ch 255, §92; SL 1989, ch 270, §2; SL 1995, ch 178, §3; SL 2017, ch 140, §1.
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.