South Dakota § 32-31-2 - Particular regulations which may be disregarded.

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§ 32-31-2. Particular regulations which may be disregarded.

The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:

(1)    Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of chapter 32-30;

(2)    Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;

(3)    Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.

Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0308 as added by SL 1967, ch 191.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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