South Dakota § 32-29-12 - Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing--Violation as misdemeanor.
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§ 32-29-12. Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing--Violation as misdemeanor.
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.
Source: SL 2013, ch 149, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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