32-20B-9. Electric bicycle defined--Classes.
For purposes of this chapter, the term, electric bicycle, means a bicycle or a tricycle that is equipped with a seat or saddle, with operable pedals for propulsion, and with an electric motor of seven hundred fifty watts or less.
An electric bicycle is a Class I electric bicycle if the motor provides assistance only when the person is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of twenty miles per hour is achieved.
An electric bicycle is a Class II electric bicycle if the motor is capable of propelling the bicycle without the person pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of twenty miles per hour is achieved.
An electric bicycle is a Class III electric bicycle if the motor provides assistance only when the person is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of twenty-eight miles per hour is achieved.
Source: SL 2019, ch 135, ยง1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 20B - Bicycle Regulation
Section 32-20B-1 - Identifying number required on bicycle sold at retail--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-20B-2 - Operation on sidewalk or crosswalk--Rights of bicyclist--Duty to stop.
Section 32-20B-4 - Parking on sidewalk--Violation as petty offense.
Section 32-20B-8 - Racing--Exemption from traffic laws.
Section 32-20B-9 - Electric bicycle defined--Classes.
Section 32-20B-11 - Electric bicycle equipment requirements.
Section 32-20B-12 - Designated areas of operation of electric bicycles.
Section 32-20B-13 - Age restrictions for Class III electric bicycle.
Section 32-20B-14 - Helmet requirement for Class III electric bicycle.
Section 32-20B-15 - Speedometer requirement for Class III electric bicycle.