South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 30 - Stopping And Parking Restrictions
Section 32-30-13 - Removal of abandoned vehicles.

32-30-13. Removal of abandoned vehicles.
Whenever any agent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol, sheriff, or peace officer of this state finds an abandoned vehicle such agent, sheriff, or peace officer is hereby authorized to provide for the removal of such vehicle to the nearest garage or place of safety.

Source: SL 1967, ch 211, ยง2.

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South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 32 - Motor Vehicles

Chapter 30 - Stopping And Parking Restrictions

Section 32-30-1 - Stopping or parking on rural highway prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-30-2 - Standing or parked vehicles--Remaining space required--Unobstructed view required--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-30-2.1 - Position of parking on two-way road--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-30-2.2 - Position of parking on one-way road--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-30-2.3 - Angle parking by local ordinance--Commission concurrence required on state or federal highways.

Section 32-30-2.4 - Stopping, standing, parking, or standing outside vehicle prohibited or restricted where sign posted by department--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-30-2.5 - Opening of doors on traffic side of stopped vehicle--Violation as petty offense.

Section 32-30-3 - Removal of vehicles improperly parked or standing.

Section 32-30-3.1 - Removal of unattended vehicle by removal agency--Reporting requirements--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-30-3.2 - Removal agency failing to report removal not entitled to fees.

Section 32-30-4 - Disabled vehicles excepted--Emergency lamps, flares and flags--Removal of vehicle--Violation a misdemeanor.

Section 32-30-5 - Safeguarding of unattended vehicle--Violation as petty offense.

Section 32-30-6 - Places where standing and parking prohibited--Exception to discharge passengers--Violation as petty offense.

Section 32-30-6.1 - Places where stopping prohibited--Violation as petty offense.

Section 32-30-6.2 - Places where parking prohibited--Exception for loading and unloading--Violation as petty offense.

Section 32-30-6.3 - Unauthorized movement of another vehicle into prohibited area--Violation as petty offense.

Section 32-30-9 - Display of license required.

Section 32-30-10 - Confiscation of license plates upon conviction for violation of special privileges.

Section 32-30-11 - Unauthorized use of disabled veteran's license as misdemeanor--Fine.

Section 32-30-11.2 - Report of improper use of special plates or certificates--Revocation of privilege.

Section 32-30-11.3 - Use of privileges by persons not entitled to them as misdemeanor--Fines.

Section 32-30-11.4 - Unauthorized parking or stopping in designated space as misdemeanor--Fine.

Section 32-30-11.6 - Municipal designation of parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

Section 32-30-11.9 - Signs to state penalties for illegal use of designated parking spaces--Certain penalties apply although not stated.

Section 32-30-12 - Abandoned vehicles--Vehicles unattended for more than twenty-four hours.

Section 32-30-12.1 - Modification by municipal ordinance of abandoned vehicle provisions.

Section 32-30-12.2 - Abandonment of motor vehicle on public highway or right-of-way a misdemeanor--Reasonable towing and storage fees--Suspension of fine.

Section 32-30-13 - Removal of abandoned vehicles.

Section 32-30-14 - Vehicles blocking traffic--Wrecked vehicles.

Section 32-30-15 - Notification to owner of removal of abandoned or wrecked vehicle--Recovery by owner--Disposal.

Section 32-30-18 - Lien for costs of removal and storage of vehicle--Limit--Exception.

Section 32-30-18.1 - Owners of certain abandoned vehicles civilly liable for towing and storage expenses.

Section 32-30-19 - Police to move vehicle to place of safety--When required.

Section 32-30-20 - Unsafe backing prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-30-21 - Backing prohibited on controlled-access highway--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 32-30-23 - Removal of parking from municipal street--Approval of municipality and transportation commission.