32-26-26.1. Overtaking bicycle--Minimum separation--Violation as misdemeanor.
The driver of any motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall allow a minimum of a three foot separation between the right side of the driver's vehicle, including any mirror or other projection, and the left side of the bicycle if the posted limit is thirty-five miles per hour or less and shall allow a minimum of six feet separation if the posted limit is greater than thirty-five miles per hour. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction may partially cross the highway centerline or the dividing line between two lanes of travel in the same direction if it can be performed safely. The driver of the motor vehicle shall maintain that separation until safely past the overtaken bicycle. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 2015, ch 173, §1.
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.