S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-49.1

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024

Section 32-12-49.1 - Point system for offenses-Number of points charged

The following is a listing of moving traffic offenses and the number of points assessed for a conviction for each offense:

(1) Driving while intoxicated ten points

(2) Reckless driving eight points

(3) Eluding/attempting to elude a police officer six points

(4) Drag racing six points

(5) Failure to yield right-of-way four points

(6) Improper passing four points

(7) Driving on wrong side of roadway four points

(8) Stop sign/light violation three points

(9) Other moving offenses two points

For the purpose of this section, "other moving offenses" does not include speeding offenses.

SDCL 32-12-49.1

SL 1979, ch 219, § 2; SL 1985, ch 264, § 2; SL 1986, ch 254; SL 1996, ch 207, § 11.