South Dakota Administrative Rules and Codified Laws

The official source for administrative rules, laws, and regulations associated with truckers doing business in South Dakota.

(Once you are directed to the website, click on either laws or rules – whichever you are looking for – then type in the reference code – some are listed below – to proceed to the specific law or rule.)

  • Public Utilities Commission (PUC) references are SDCL 49-28 and Administrative Rules 20:10
  • Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) references are SDCL 32-9, 32-10, 10-47B, and Administrative Rules 64:33
  • Highway Patrol (HP) references are SDCL Title 32, Administrative Rule 70:03, and Federal Regulations 49 CFR parts 171-180 and parts 390-397
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) references are SDCL Titles 31 & 32 (chapters: 32-22, 32-3, 32-14, 31-1, 32-17) & chapter 1-26 and Administrative Rules 70:03