The provisions of §§ 32-30-1 to 32-30-3, inclusive, do not apply to the driver of any vehicle which is disabled while on the paved, improved, or maintraveled portion of a highway in such manner and to such extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the vehicle in such position. If a vehicle is disabled, the driver shall activate all emergency lamps and, if the vehicle is required to be equipped with flags or flares, the flags or flares shall be deployed immediately. The driver or the person in charge of the vehicle shall make provisions to remove the vehicle in the most expeditious manner. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-30-4

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0324; SL 1989, ch 256, § 28.