Traffic Law South Dakota - Page 2
South Dakota Speeding Ticket Fines and Point System Breakdown: What 5, 10, or 15 MPH Over Actually Costs
Signing a roadside promise to appear and mailing a check to the county clerk in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or Aberdeen feels like the fastest way to put a traffic stop behind you. Ho...
Medical Conditions That Mimic DUI Symptoms During South Dakota Traffic Stops
Being pulled over late at night along Interstate 90 near Rapid City, Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls, or Highway 12 outside Aberdeen is stressful enough for a healthy motorist, but fo...
South Dakota’s 24/7 Sobriety Program: Costs, Requirements, and Violation Defenses
Walking out of a county detention center in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or Aberdeen after a DUI arrest often comes with a strict catch: your freedom depends on reporting to the sherif...
Defending Out-of-State DUI Charges from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota
Every August, hundreds of thousands of riders roll through the Black Hills across Sturgis, Deadwood, and Rapid City, greeted by one of the heaviest law enforcement saturation opera...
Fines and Legal Consequences for Driving Without Insurance in South Dakota
Reaching into your glove compartment during a roadside stop on Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls or along Interstate 90 near Rapid City only to discover an expired paper insurance card...
Getting a Restricted Work Permit During a License Suspension in South Dakota
In a state as geographically expansive as South Dakota-where public transit is nonexistent outside limited routes in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, and winter temperatures regularly p...
Moving Violations on a South Dakota Restricted Minor's Permit: Consequences and Appeals
South Dakota gives teens independence behind the wheel earlier than almost any other state in the country, allowing 14-year-olds to earn an Instruction Permit and upgrade to a Rest...
Double Fines in South Dakota: Defending Against School and Construction Zone Speeding Tickets
Cruising through an orange-cone highway taper on Interstate 90 near Rapid City or rolling past a Sioux Falls elementary school just minutes after the morning bell can result in a c...
Facing a DUI Charge on Native American Reservations in South Dakota: Tribal vs. State Jurisdiction
Seeing emergency flashing lights while driving across U.S. Highway 18 on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation or along South Dakota Highway 44 through the Rosebud Indian Reservation i...
Marijuana DUI Defense in South Dakota: Disputing THC Metabolite Blood Tests
Crossing into South Dakota along Interstate 90 near Rapid City or commuting through Sioux Falls days after legally consuming cannabis in another state-or using a medical cannabis p...
Defending Against Prescription and OTC Drug DUI Charges in South Dakota
Taking a morning dose of prescribed medication or swallowing an over-the-counter cold remedy before commuting through Sioux Falls or Rapid City rarely feels like a criminal act. Ho...