32-31-2. Particular regulations which may be disregarded.
The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:
(1)Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of chapter 32-30;
(2)Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;
(3)Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.
Source: SDC 1939, ยง44.0308 as added by SL 1967, ch 191.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 31 - Emergency Vehicles
Section 32-31-1 - Emergency vehicle--Traffic regulations.
Section 32-31-2 - Particular regulations which may be disregarded.
Section 32-31-3 - Use of emergency signals required.
Section 32-31-4 - Speed limits inapplicable under specified conditions.
Section 32-31-5 - Duty of operator to use care--Liability for recklessness.
Section 32-31-6.2 - Causing an accident--Stopped emergency vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 32-31-7 - Following fire apparatus as misdemeanor--Minimum following or parking distance.
Section 32-31-8 - Driving over fire hose prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.