South Dakota drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights must now follow specific safety rules: merge into the farthest lane on multi-lane highways or slow down by at least 20 mph on two-lane roads, starting at least 300 feet before the vehicle. The bill expands these requirements to cover emergency vehicles using amber, yellow, or blue warning lights (not just red), and violations remain a Class 2 misdemeanor with a minimum $270 fine.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 224
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 162
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 176
Signed by the President S.J. 145
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 147
Transportation Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 6
Transportation Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Transportation H.J. 52
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0. S.J. 64
Transportation Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Transportation Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Transportation Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 13
Transportation
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Transportation — Do Pass
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Transportation — Do Pass