South Dakota § 32-41-5 Accident involving fully autonomous vehicles--Owner duties.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 32-41-5 — Accident involving fully autonomous vehicles--Owner duties.

South Dakota § 32-41-5

Title 32MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 32-40TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 32-41-5 (2026).

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In the event of an accident involving a fully autonomous vehicle:

(1)The fully autonomous vehicle must remain on the scene of the crash as required by chapter 32-34 ;

(2)The owner of the fully autonomous vehicle, or a person on behalf of the vehicle owner, shall report any crashes or collisions consistent with chapter 32-34 ; and (3) The vehicle's failure to remain at the scene of the accident or to otherwise operate in compliance with the requirements of chapter 32-34 must be imputed to the owner of the vehicle, who may be charged and convicted of a violation of chapter 32-34 .

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In the event of an accident involving a fully autonomous vehicle: (1) The fully autonomous vehicle must remain on the scene of the crash as required by chapter 32-34 ; (2) The owner of the fully autonomous vehicle, or a person on behalf of the vehicle owner, shall report any crashes or collisions consistent with chapter 32-34 ; and (3) The vehicle's failure to remain at the scene of the accident or to otherwise operate in compliance with the requirements of chapter 32-34 must be imputed to the owner of the vehicle, who may be charged and convicted of a violation of chapter 32-34 .