S.D. Codified Laws § 32-29-12

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 32-29-12 - Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing-Violation as misdemeanor

The driver of any commercial motor vehicle, as defined in subdivision 32-12A-1(5), when approaching a railroad grade crossing shall:

(1) If not required to stop pursuant to § 32-29-5, slow down when approaching a crossing and check that the railroad tracks are clear of an approaching train before proceeding;
(2) If not required to stop pursuant to § 32-29-5, stop before reaching a crossing if the railroad tracks are not clear;
(3) Refrain from proceeding through a crossing if sufficient space is not available to drive completely through the crossing without stopping; and
(4) Ensure there is sufficient undercarriage clearance before negotiating a crossing.

A violation of the provisions of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

SDCL 32-29-12

SL 2013, ch 149, §2.