South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 20A - Snowmobile Operation
Section 32-20A-1.1 - Exception for raceway facility events--Approval required for certain cross-country races--Rules for safety standards and financial responsibility.

32-20A-1.1. Exception for raceway facility events--Approval required for certain cross-country races--Rules for safety standards and financial responsibility.
The provisions of §32-20A-2 are not applicable to a person operating a snowmobile in an organized track racing event on a raceway facility. For cross-country races using portions of highways, the sponsoring organization shall obtain the approval of the Department of Public Safety prior to the race regarding the route of the race, and the race shall be conducted in accordance with rules promulgated by the department. The secretary of public safety may adopt rules setting safety standards and financial responsibility requirements of the sponsoring organization.

Source: SL 1977, ch 263, §1; SL 1982, ch 18, §27; SL 1990, ch 256, §1; SL 2003, ch 272, §121.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 32 - Motor Vehicles

Chapter 20A - Snowmobile Operation

Section 32-20A-1 - Definition of terms.

Section 32-20A-1.1 - Exception for raceway facility events--Approval required for certain cross-country races--Rules for safety standards and financial responsibility.

Section 32-20A-2 - Speeding and reckless driving prohibited--Muffler required--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-3 - Age restrictions on drivers--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-4 - Restriction of use on state highways--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-5 - Restriction of use on interstate highways and railroads--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-6 - Operation in ditch permitted--Crossing of roadways restricted--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-7 - Conditions permitting operation on roadways--Unauthorized operation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-8 - Permit to operate on closed or posted roadway.

Section 32-20A-9 - Restrictions on use within municipality.

Section 32-20A-10 - Lights required during darkness--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-12 - Hunting from snowmobile prohibited--Coyote hunting excepted--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-14 - Operating under the influence.

Section 32-20A-15 - Application of excise tax registration and licensing laws--License required--Registration and titling of snowmobiles--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-15.1 - Temporary permits.

Section 32-20A-16 - Enforcement by law enforcement officers--Prosecution by state's attorneys.

Section 32-20A-18 - Identification of snowmobile and operator involved in accident--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-19 - Notice of certain accidents to department--Investigation--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-20 - Incapacitated persons exempted from notice requirements.

Section 32-20A-21 - Assumption of risk of injury.

Section 32-20A-22 - Liability of snowmobile equipment renters--Gross negligence.

Section 32-20A-23 - Safe conditions of rental snowmobiles.

Section 32-20A-24 - Operation on state snowmobile trail or area--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-20A-25 - Permit to operate motorcycle as a snowmobile.