South Dakota Statutes

§ 32-38-4 — Failure to comply--Evidence.

South Dakota § 32-38-4
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 32MOTOR VEHICLES
Ch. 32-37SAFETY BELT SYSTEM USAGE IN PASSENGER VEHICLES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 32-38-4 (2026).

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Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter does not constitute contributory negligence, comparative negligence, or assumption of the risk. Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter may not be introduced as evidence in any criminal litigation other than a prosecution under this chapter or in any civil litigation on the issue of injuries or on the issue of mitigation of damages.

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Davis v. Knippling
1998 SD 31 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1998)
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2005 SD 64 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2005)
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Legislative History

SL 1994, ch 266, § 4.

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