If an owner whose license is suspended or revoked by reason of a conviction or a forfeiture of bail has previously given or shall immediately give and thereafter maintains proof of financial responsibility for the future with respect to all vehicles registered by such person as the owner, the Department of Revenue shall not suspend such registration unless otherwise required by law.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-35-45

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1957, ch 212, § 31; SDC Supp 1960, § 44.03A31 (1); SL 2004, ch 17, § 153; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.