South Dakota § 32-41-9 - Operation of commercial vehicles.

Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 32-41-9 — Operation of commercial vehicles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 32-41-9. Operation of commercial vehicles.

A fully autonomous vehicle that is also a commercial motor vehicle as defined in § 32-9-1 may operate pursuant to state laws governing the operation of commercial motor vehicles, except that any provision that reasonably applies only to a human driver does not apply to a vehicle operating with the automated driving system engaged.

Source: SL 2024, ch 122, § 9.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 32-41-9

What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 32-41-9 cover?

Section 32-41-9 ("Operation of commercial vehicles.") 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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