S.D. Codified Laws § 32-33-18.1

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 32-33-18.1 - Eluding law enforcement officer-Misdemeanor-License revocation

Any driver of a vehicle who, after failing or refusing to bring a vehicle to a stop pursuant to § 32-33-18, flees from the law enforcement officer or attempts to elude the pursuit of the law enforcement officer is guilty of third degree eluding. Third degree eluding is a Class 1 misdemeanor. In addition, the court may order that the defendant's driver's license be revoked for up to one year, but may issue an order, upon proof of financial responsibility pursuant to § 32-35-43.1, allowing the defendant to operate a vehicle for purposes of the defendant's employment, attendance at school, or counseling programs.

SDCL 32-33-18.1

SL 2006, ch 171, §2; SL 2024, ch 121, §1.
Amended by S.L. 2024, ch. 121,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.