STATE STATUTES & CODES

SOUTH DAKOTA STATUTES AND CODES

Chapter 22 - Weight, Size And Load Restrictions

• Section 32-22-1 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-2 - Movement of load or wide farm machinery during darkness asmisdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-3 - Maximum width of vehicle and load--Violation as misdemeanor--Farmmachinery and recreation vehicle exceptions.
• Section 32-22-3.1 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-3.2 - Operation of farm implement exceeding width limitations--Restrictedhours--Warning lights.
• Section 32-22-4 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-5 - Maximum length of vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-6 - Flagging or lighting extended loads--Violations as misdemeanors.
• Section 32-22-7 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-8 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-8.1 - Length limitations on trailers, semitrailers, and auto and boattransporters--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-8.2 - Local regulation restricted--Access permits.
• Section 32-22-8.3 - Issuance of trip permits unaffected.
• Section 32-22-9 - Combination of vehicles of more than two units--Violation asmisdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-10 - Requirements for combination vehicles.
• Section 32-22-10.1 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-11 - Saddlemount combinations--Compliance with federal requirements--Maximum dimensions--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-11.1 - Saddlemount combinations with fullmount--Compliance with federalrequirements--Maximum dimensions--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-12 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-12.1 - Certain combination exempt--Specifications--Violation as misdemeanor--Rules.
• Section 32-22-12.2 - Exception for combination of towing motor vehicle or farm tractor andtwo anhydrous ammonia fertilizer tanks.
• Section 32-22-12.3 - Exception for combination of towing motor vehicle and two implementsof husbandry operated by/for farm implement dealer.
• Section 32-22-13 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-14 - Maximum height of vehicles--Farm and fire vehicles excepted--Trailerscarrying baled hay--Duty to provide vertical clearance--Violation asmisdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-14.1 - Exemption of vehicles used to transport farm commodities orimplements.
• Section 32-22-15 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-16 - Maximum weight of vehicle or combination of vehicles--Axles--Misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-16.1 - Formula for weight on group of consecutive axles.
• Section 32-22-16.2 - Application of maximum axle or tire weight limits to vehicle haulinglogs--Exception.
• Section 32-22-16.3 - Limited exemption for certain vehicles hauling agricultural products orlivestock from a farm--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Sections 32-22-17, 32-22-17.1 - Repealed. 32-22-18 Repealed
• Section 32-22-19 - Combination vehicles deemed single for weight purposes.
• Section 32-22-20 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-21 - Maximum weight per tire--Spacing of axles--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-21.1 - Single trip permits to move to scale site.
• Section 32-22-22 - Tire width defined.
• Section 32-22-23 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-24 - Reduced load maximums from February fifteenth to April thirtieth--Extension of period--Changing restrictions--Overweight permits--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-25 - Reduced weight maximums on specific roads--Notice--Exceedingweight limit as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-26 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-27 - Solid or cushion rubber tires--Maximum weight per inch width of tire--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-28 - Metal wheeled vehicles--Maximum weight--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-29 - Track vehicles excepted.
• Section 32-22-30 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-30.1 - Construction vehicles and equipment--Operation on highway projects.
• Sections 32-22-30.2 to 32-22-30.6 - Repealed
• Section 32-22-31 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-31.1 - Highway construction vehicles--Inspection of scale tickets forcompliance with weight limitations--Reporting offenders.
• Section 32-22-31.2 - Highway construction vehicles on contract to county, township ormunicipality--Inspection of scale tickets for compliance with weightlimitations--Reporting offenders.
• Section 32-22-31.3 - Review of county overweight vehicle enforcement programs--Factorsconsidered--Certification of unsatisfactory programs--Prior specificationof deficiencies--Withholding funds.
• Section 32-22-32 - Special fastenings for vehicles transporting objects over particularlength--Exception--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-33 - Designation of certain highways for increased maximum loads permittedunder federal regulations.
• Sections 32-22-34 to 32-22-37 - Repealed
• Section 32-22-38 - Single trip permit for moving building or other oversize load--Carryingand inspection of permit.
• Section 32-22-38.1 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-39 - Books of single trip permits--Payment of fee--Designation of routes.
• Section 32-22-40 - Annual or single trip permits by local subdivisions.
• Section 32-22-41 - Oversize permits--Duration--Rules.
• Section 32-22-42 - Rules governing issuance of overweight and oversize permits--Fees.
• Section 32-22-42.1 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-42.2 - Extra weight allowance for vehicles hauling from harvesting combine topoint of first unloading--Maximum distance--Fine--Violation asmisdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-42.3 - Livestock hauler exemption.
• Section 32-22-42.4 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-42.5 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-42.6 - Repealed.
• Sections 32-22-42.7, 32-22-42.8 - Repealed. Repealed
• Section 32-22-42.9 - Haystack movers--Enforcement actions for minor weight violationprohibited--Fine on excess only.
• Section 32-22-42.10 - Solid waste hauling vehicle weight restrictions--Fine on excess only--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-42.11 - Municipal sludge vehicles--Permit for oversize and overweight--Tires--Speed limit--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-42.12 - Certain vehicles hauling from point of harvest--Exemption.
• Section 32-22-42.13 - Single trip permit.
• Section 32-22-42.14 - Rules authorizing operation of triple trailer combinations under singletrip permit.
• Section 32-22-42.15 - Last trailer marked long load.
• Section 32-22-42.16 - Vehicles moving hay grinding equipment--Restrictions--Warning lightsrequired--Permit fee.
• Section 32-22-43 - Liability for damages not affected by issuance of permit.
• Sections 32-22-44, 32-22-45 - Repealed
• Section 32-22-46 - Emergency movement of national defense vehicles.
• Section 32-22-46.1 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-47 - Maximum weight limitation on bridges--Posting warning sign--Specification of maximum weight.
• Section 32-22-48 - Damages for crossing bridge with overweight vehicle--Misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-49 - Person and vehicle defined.
• Section 32-22-50 - Authority to weigh vehicle--Requiring vehicle to be driven to scales.
• Section 32-22-51 - Removal of overweight portion of load--Risk of loss of unloaded cargo.
• Section 32-22-51.1 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-51.2 - Livestock not to be unloaded from overweight vehicle--Special permit--Other enforcement action.
• Section 32-22-52 - Operation of oversize or overweight vehicle as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-53 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-54 - Cancellation of license plates on fourth overweight conviction--Periodbefore reissuance.
• Section 32-22-55 - Schedule of penalties for operation of overweight vehicle.
• Section 32-22-56 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-57 - Lift axle control requirements--Permits--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-57.1 - Vehicle equipped with variable load axle to be equipped with pressurecontrol device--Exception--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-57.2 - Specification of size and load carrying capacity of variable load axles.
• Section 32-22-58 - Repealed.
• Section 32-22-59 - Restrictions on size, weight or class.
• Section 32-22-60 - Size and load restrictions--Notice--Violation as misdemeanor.
• Section 32-22-61 - Authority to promulgate rules governing hitches used to transport farmimplements from manufacturer.