This bill increases the civil penalties that South Dakota charges commercial drivers and their employers for three types of violations: exceeding weight limits, violating out-of-service orders, and other safety infractions. Specifically, the penalties go up by roughly $600–$1,200 depending on the violation type and whether it's a first or repeat offense. These higher fines are intended to encourage compliance with commercial vehicle safety regulations.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 224
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 192
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 207
Signed by the President S.J. 168
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 54, NAYS 14. H.J. 174
Transportation Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3. H.J. 7
Transportation Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Transportation H.J. 113
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 4. S.J. 80
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 72
Transportation Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Transportation Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Transportation Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Transportation Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 13
Transportation
Prime sponsor · Sen
Do Pass Amended
Transportation — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Transportation — Motion to amend
Transportation — Do Pass Amended