32-20A-21. Assumption of risk of injury.
A snowmobiler assumes the risks inherent in the sport of snowmobiling. A snowmobiler is responsible for:
(1)Knowing the range of the snowmobiler's own ability to snowmobile any slope, trail, or area and for snowmobiling within the limits of the snowmobiler's ability considering the conditions;
(2)Maintaining control of the snowmobile's speed and course at all times while snowmobiling;
(3)Heeding all posted warnings; and
(4)Refraining from acting in a manner that may cause or contribute to the injury of anyone.
The provisions of this section do not affect a product's liability cause of action based upon the design or manufacture of snowmobile equipment products or safety equipment used incidental to the operation of a snowmobile.
Source: SL 1994, ch 259, ยง1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 20A - Snowmobile Operation
Section 32-20A-1 - Definition of terms.
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-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-14 - Operating under the influence.
Section 32-20A-15.1 - Temporary permits.
Section 32-20A-16 - Enforcement by law enforcement officers--Prosecution by state's attorneys.
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.