South Dakota Statutes

§ 32-31-5 — Duty of operator to use care--Liability for recklessness.

South Dakota § 32-31-5
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 32MOTOR VEHICLES
Ch. 32-30EMERGENCY VEHICLES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 32-31-5 (2026).

Text

The provisions of this chapter shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others.

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Related

State v. Seidschlaw
304 N.W.2d 102 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1981)
35 case citations
Schaub Ex Rel. Schaub v. Moerke
338 N.W.2d 109 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1983)
12 case citations

Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 44.0320 as added by SL 1959, ch 252, § 1; SL 1963, ch 254; SL 1967, ch 191.

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