South Dakota § 32-27-8 Rights of blind persons not carrying cane or guided by dog--Contributory negligence.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 32-27-8 — Rights of blind persons not carrying cane or guided by dog--Contributory negligence.

South Dakota § 32-27-8

Title 32MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 32-27PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 32-27-8 (2026).

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Nothing contained in § 32-27-6 or 32-27-7 shall be construed to deprive any totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person, not carrying such a cane or walking stick or not being guided by a dog, of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon pedestrians crossing streets or highways, nor shall the failure of such totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person to carry a cane or walking stick, or to be guided by a guide dog upon the streets, highways, or sidewalks of this state, be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence.

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Nothing contained in § 32-27-6 or 32-27-7 shall be construed to deprive any totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person, not carrying such a cane or walking stick or not being guided by a dog, of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon pedestrians crossing streets or highways, nor shall the failure of such totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person to carry a cane or walking stick, or to be guided by a guide dog upon the streets, highways, or sidewalks of this state, be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence.