South Dakota Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
  A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar No Photo Radar No Aircraft Yes Laser Yes More
• Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
  A: Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
• Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
  A: Yes
• Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
  A: Speeding No Parking No Equipment No DWI Yes More
• Q: What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
  A: Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is … More
• Q: What Is A Member Driver License Compact?
  A: If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.
• Q: When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?
  A: Accidents involving death, personal injury, or damage to any one person's property exceeding $500 or total property damage exceeding $1,000 per accident, must be … More
• Q: What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?
  A: Compulsory insurance law. Minimum limits: $25,000/50,000/25,000.
• Q: What Are Some Other Regulations?
  A: Open intoxicants are prohibited in the vehicle. Unloaded firearms are permitted in the vehicle. Handguns must be cased and in trunk or other closed compartment of … More