32-31-6. Duty of other motorists upon approach of emergency vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor.
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals meeting the requirements of this chapter, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible or visual signal only, the driver of every other vehicle shall immediately drive to a position as near as possible and parallel to the right-hand edge or curb of the highway, or in case of a one-way highway the nearest edge or curb, clear of any intersection of highways, and shall stop and remain in such position unless otherwise directed by a police or traffic officer until the authorized emergency vehicle shall have passed. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SDC 1939, §44.0320; SL 1959, ch 252, §1; SL 1989, ch 255, §214; SL 2007, ch 186, §3.
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.