32-29-12. Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing--Violation as misdemeanor.
The driver of any commercial motor vehicle, as defined in subdivision 32-12A-1(5), when approaching a railroad grade crossing shall:
(1)If not required to stop pursuant to §32-29-5, slow down when approaching a crossing and check that the railroad tracks are clear of an approaching train before proceeding;
(2)If not required to stop pursuant to §32-29-5, stop before reaching a crossing if the railroad tracks are not clear;
(3)Refrain from proceeding through a crossing if sufficient space is not available to drive completely through the crossing without stopping; and
(4)Ensure there is sufficient undercarriage clearance before negotiating a crossing.
A violation of the provisions of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 2013, ch 149, §2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Section 32-29-1 - Indication of right-of-way by stop or yield signs.
Section 32-29-2 - Stop and yield signs to designate through highways--Visibility at night.
Section 32-29-2.1 - Action required at stop sign--Place of stopping--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-29-11 - Location of mandatory brake checks--Failure to stop as misdemeanor.