South Dakota § 32-38-3 Exceptions to required use of safety belts.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 32-38-3 — Exceptions to required use of safety belts.

South Dakota § 32-38-3

Title 32MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 32-37SAFETY BELT SYSTEM USAGE IN PASSENGER VEHICLES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 32-38-3 (2026).

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The provisions of § 32-38-1 do not apply to:

(1)Any occupant of a passenger vehicle manufactured before September 1, 1973;

(2)Any occupant of a passenger vehicle who possesses a written statement from a doctor licensed under chapter 36-4 or 36-5 that the individual is unable for medical reasons to wear a safety seat belt system;

(3)Any occupant of a vehicle not equipped with a safety seat belt system because federal law does not require that vehicle to be so equipped; or (4) Any rural carrier of the United States Postal Service while serving his rural postal route or any person delivering newspapers or periodicals on an assigned home delivery route.

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The provisions of § 32-38-1 do not apply to: (1) Any occupant of a passenger vehicle manufactured before September 1, 1973; (2) Any occupant of a passenger vehicle who possesses a written statement from a doctor licensed under chapter 36-4 or 36-5 that the individual is unable for medical reasons to wear a safety seat belt system; (3) Any occupant of a vehicle not equipped with a safety seat belt system because federal law does not require that vehicle to be so equipped; or (4) Any rural carrier of the United States Postal Service while serving his rural postal route or any person delivering newspapers or periodicals on an assigned home delivery route.