South Dakota § 32-29-12 Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing--Violation as misdemeanor.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 32-29-12 — Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing--Violation as misdemeanor.

South Dakota § 32-29-12

Title 32MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 32-29REQUIRED STOPS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 32-29-12 (2026).

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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.

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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.