Reinstating a Driver's License in South Dakota
How to check your South Dakota license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: After an opportunity for a hearing, the Department of Public Safety may suspend, revoke, or cancel a license for reasons including: a conviction that requires mandatory suspension or revocation, repeated traffic violations under the point system, physical or mental incompetence, an… SDCL § 32-12-49
| License suspension | After an opportunity for a hearing, the Department of Public Safety may suspend, revoke, or cancel a license for reasons including: a conviction that requires mandatory suspension or revocation, repeated traffic violations under the point system, physical or mental incompetence, an out-of-state offense that would be grounds in South Dakota, failing to pay a fine or comply with the terms of a citation (in South Dakota or a Nonresident Violator Compact state), and false statements on a license application. Insurance-related suspensions and reinstatement fees were not confirmed. Source: SDCL § 32-12-49 |
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| Hardship or restricted license | After a first DUI, the court may, with proof of financial responsibility, allow driving for work, 24/7 sobriety testing, school, child care drop-off or pickup, health appointments, court or probation appointments, and counseling or treatment. For a second offense, similar limited driving may be allowed after completing a court-approved chemical dependency program. For other suspensions, the Secretary of Public Safety may issue a restricted license to drive to and from work, for work, or to attend school. |
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FAQ
What gets your license suspended in South Dakota?
After an opportunity for a hearing, the Department of Public Safety may suspend, revoke, or cancel a license for reasons including: a conviction that requires mandatory suspension or revocation, repeated traffic violations under the point system, physical or mental incompetence, an out-of-state offense that would be grounds in South Dakota, failing to pay a fine or comply with the terms of a citation (in South Dakota or a Nonresident Violator Compact state), and false statements on a license application.
Can you get a hardship license in South Dakota?
After a first DUI, the court may, with proof of financial responsibility, allow driving for work, 24/7 sobriety testing, school, child care drop-off or pickup, health appointments, court or probation appointments, and counseling or treatment. For a second offense, similar limited driving may be allowed after completing a court-approved chemical dependency program. For other suspensions, the Secretary of Public Safety may issue a restricted license to drive to and from work, for work, or to attend school.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.