§ 32-27-1 Yielding right-of-way to pedestrian making proper crossing–Regulated intersections–Violation as petty offense
§ 32-27-1.1 Pedestrian defined
§ 32-27-2 Yielding right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections–Circumstances underwhich pedestrians must yield–Violation as petty offense
§ 32-27-3 Local ordinances regulating crossing at controlled intersections
§ 32-27-4 Jaywalking–Duty to yield right-of-way to vehicles–Violation as petty offense
§ 32-27-5 Highways without sidewalks–Duty to walk facing traffic–Violation as petty offense
§ 32-27-6 Blind persons–Use of cane by sighted persons as petty offense
§ 32-27-7 Duty of motorist to stop for pedestrian carrying cane or guided by dog–Violation asmisdemeanor
§ 32-27-8 Rights of blind persons not carrying cane or guided by dog–Contributory negligence
§ 32-27-10 Failing to yield right-of-way to persons working on highway–Warning signals–Misdemeanor

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 32 > Chapter 27 - Pedestrians Rights and Duties

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts