South Dakota § 32-38-4 - Failure to comply--Evidence.
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§ 32-38-4. Failure to comply--Evidence.
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.
Source: SL 1994, ch 266, § 4.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 32-38-4 ("Failure to comply--Evidence.") 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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