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Demerit Points - South Dakota

Conviction - Points (Effective July 1, 1986)

Driving While Intoxicated - 10*
Reckless Driving - 8
Eluding/Attempting to Elude - 6
Drag Racing - 6
Failure to Yield Right of Way - 4
Improper Passing - 4
Driving Wrong Side of Roadway - 4
Stop Sign/Light Violation - 3
Other Moving Offenses - 2

* South Dakota driving law requires revocation of license for Driving While Intoxicated.

Any operator who accumulates fifteen (15) points in any twelve (12) consecutive months, or 22 points in any 24 consecutive months is subject to Driver License Suspension.

Periods of Suspension

First Suspension - 60 Days Maximum
Second Suspension - 6 Months Maximum
Subsequent Suspension - 1 Year Maximum

Upon operator's request, a hearing is provided before suspension. Where multiple offenses arise out of a single incident, points will be assessed on the offense carrying the highest point value.

Under South Dakota driving law, points are assessed on out-of-state convictions just as if committed in South Dakota.

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