32-26-20. Authority to modify method of turning--Violation as misdemeanor--Posting signs--Approval of Department of Transportation.
The Department of Transportation or local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may modify the method of turning at intersections provided by §§32-26-17 and 32-26-18 by clearly indicating by buttons, markers, or other direction signs installed within an intersection the course to be followed by vehicles turning thereat. It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any driver to fail to turn in a manner as so directed. No such signs or buttons shall be placed upon any state highway without the approval of the Department of Transportation. When an intersection is so constructed and laid out that different and clearly defined courses of travel are provided for vehicles turning to the left or right, as the case may be, it shall be lawful for any driver in making any such turn to follow the course thereby indicated.
Source: SDC 1939, §44.0316; SL 1978, ch 158, §52.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 26 - Rules Of The Road
Section 32-26-4 - Mountain highways--Curves--Keeping to right--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-5 - Highways divided by markings.
Section 32-26-6 - Lane driving required--Changing lanes--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-7 - Three-lane highways--Overtaking and passing--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-8 - Designation of lane for slow-moving traffic--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-10 - Entering controlled-access highway--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-12 - Applicability of controlled-access provisions.
Section 32-26-14 - Entry of highway from alley, building or private road--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-17 - Right-turning vehicle required to keep right--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-18 - Left-turning vehicle--Manner of making turn--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-21 - Driving through safety zone prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-21.2 - "Electric personal assistive device" defined.
Section 32-26-21.3 - Electric personal assistive devices exempt from provisions of certain chapters.
Section 32-26-21.4 - Motorized foot scooter defined.
Section 32-26-21.5 - Motorized foot scooter--Exempt from certain vehicle requirements.
Section 32-26-21.6 - Motorized scooter ordinances authorized in municipalities.
Section 32-26-24 - Manner of making arm signal--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-25 - U-turn prohibited in no-passing zone or where unsafe--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-26.1 - Overtaking bicycle--Minimum separation--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-28 - Passing on right--Driving off pavement prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-35 - Driving to left on grade or curve--Obstructed view--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-36.1 - Driving to left permitted on one-way roads or in turning.
Section 32-26-37 - Passing in no-passing zone--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-40 - Following too closely--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-42 - Minimum space in caravans and motorcades--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-43 - Maximum number of passengers in front--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-46 - Definitions.
Section 32-26-47.2 - Social networking sites--Prohibition--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-26-48 - Seizure of handheld electronic wireless communication device.
Section 32-26-49 - Distracted drivers public awareness campaign.
Section 32-26-51 - Funeral procession--Definitions.
Section 32-26-52 - Funeral procession--Law enforcement officer.
Section 32-26-53 - Funeral procession--Intersections.
Section 32-26-54 - Funeral procession--Motor vehicles in procession.
Section 32-26-55 - Funeral procession--Other vehicles--Violation as misdemeanor.