How Driver Points Work in South Dakota
How the South Dakota point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: Yes. Points are assessed for moving traffic convictions (for example: driving while intoxicated 10, reckless driving 8, eluding police or drag racing 6, failure to yield, improper passing or driving on the wrong side 4, stop sign or light violation 3, other moving offenses 2). SDCL §§ 32-12-49.1, 32-12-49.2, 32-12-49.3
| Point system | Yes. Points are assessed for moving traffic convictions (for example: driving while intoxicated 10, reckless driving 8, eluding police or drag racing 6, failure to yield, improper passing or driving on the wrong side 4, stop sign or light violation 3, other moving offenses 2). A driver is subject to suspension after 15 points within any 12 consecutive months or 22 points within any 24 consecutive months. Based on the record over the last 48 months, a first suspension is 60 days, a second is six months, and later ones are one year. |
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| How long points last | Points count toward suspension when they accumulate within 12 or 24 consecutive months. In deciding whether to suspend or revoke a license under the general suspension statute, the department may not consider any offense more than four years old. How long convictions remain on the driving record itself was not confirmed. Source: SDCL §§ 32-12-49.2, 32-12-49 |
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FAQ
How does the driver point system work in South Dakota?
Yes. Points are assessed for moving traffic convictions (for example: driving while intoxicated 10, reckless driving 8, eluding police or drag racing 6, failure to yield, improper passing or driving on the wrong side 4, stop sign or light violation 3, other moving offenses 2). A driver is subject to suspension after 15 points within any 12 consecutive months or 22 points within any 24 consecutive months. Based on the record over the last 48 months, a first suspension is 60 days, a second is six months, and later ones are one year.
How long do points stay on your license in South Dakota?
Points count toward suspension when they accumulate within 12 or 24 consecutive months. In deciding whether to suspend or revoke a license under the general suspension statute, the department may not consider any offense more than four years old.
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