South Dakota § 32-33-18.2 - Second degree eluding--Felony--License revocation.
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§ 32-33-18.2. Second degree eluding--Felony--License revocation.
Any driver of a vehicle who, after failing or refusing to bring a vehicle to a stop pursuant to § 32-33-18, flees from a law enforcement officer or attempts to elude the pursuit of a law enforcement officer is guilty of second degree eluding if, at any time during the flight or pursuit, the driver operates the vehicle in a manner that constitutes an inherent risk of death or serious bodily injury to any third person.
Second degree eluding is a Class 6 felony. In addition, the court may order that the defendant's driver's license be revoked for up to one year, but may issue an order, upon proof of financial responsibility pursuant to § 32-35-43.1, allowing the defendant to operate a vehicle for purposes of the defendant's employment, attendance at school, or counseling programs. For any subsequent second degree eluding violation, the court must order that the defendant's driver's license be revoked for five years.
Source: SL 2006, ch 171, § 3; SL 2024, ch 121, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 32-33-18.2 ("Second degree eluding--Felony--License revocation.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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