South Dakota § 32-41-5 - Accident involving fully autonomous vehicles--Owner duties.
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§ 32-41-5. Accident involving fully autonomous vehicles--Owner duties.
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.
Source: SL 2024, ch 122, § 5.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 32-41-5 ("Accident involving fully autonomous vehicles--Owner duties.") 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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