32-26-46. Definitions.
Terms used in §§32-26-47.1, 32-26-47.2, and 32-26-48 mean:
(1)"Operate," to drive or assume physical control of a motor vehicle upon a highway, including operation while temporarily stationary because of traffic, road conditions, a traffic light, or a stop sign. The term does not include a motor vehicle that is lawfully parked;
(2)"Mobile electronic device," any hand-held or portable electronic device capable of providing wireless data or voice communication between two or more persons or amusement, including a cellular telephone, broadband personal communication device, two-way messaging device, text messaging device, pager, electronic device that can receive or transmit text or character-based images, access or store data, or connect to the internet, personal digital assistant, laptop computer, computer tablet, stand-alone computer, portable computing device, mobile device with a touchscreen display that is designed to be worn, electronic game, equipment that is capable of playing a video, taking photographs, capturing images, or recording or transmitting video, and any similar device that is readily removable from a vehicle and is used to write, send, or read text or data or capture images or video through manual input. The term does not include a radio designed for the citizens band service or the amateur radio service of the Federal Communications Commission or a commercial two-way radio communications device;
(3)"Social networking site," any web-based service that allows persons to construct a profile within a founded system and communicate with other users of the site.
Source: SL 2014, ch 153, §2; SL 2020, ch 124, § 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.