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01-23-2005, 03:26 PM
SD dmv site (http://www.state.sd.us/drr2/motorvehicle/index.htm)
motorcycle laws of SD (http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/index.cfm?FuseAction=DisplayStatute&FindType=Statute&txtStatute=32-20)
Types of driver licenses
Certified Birth Certificate and Social Security information required for all. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Class 1 - car/truck/moped
Class 2 - car/truck/motorcycle
Class 3 - motorcycle only
Class A, B, C - commercial driver license (see definitions below)
Class A3, B3, C3 - commercial driver license with motorcycle
Motorcycle Instruction Permit — To obtain a Motorcycle Instruction Permit, you must be at least 14 years of age and pass the vision, knowledge (car/truck and motorcycle) tests. Minors at least 14 years of age, but less than 18 years of age, must hold the valid permit continuously for 180 days (90 days if successful completion of an approved Department of Education & Cultural Affairs driver education course) prior to upgrade of the permit to a Motorcycle Restricted Minor’s Permit or a Motorcycle Operator’s License. However, if in addition to the approved driver education course, the person has successfully completed the national motorcycle safety course, the Motorcycle Instruction Permit only needs to be held for 30 continuous days. The permit is valid for one year or until the same date as the expiration date on the valid documents authorizing the applicant’s presence in the United States, whichever occurs first. The cost is $8.00. If under 18 years of age and the Motorcycle Instruction Permit expires, the minor would be required to obtain another Instruction Permit for the required time.
Restrictions: The Motorcycle Instruction Permit holder may operate a motorcycle during the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. if accompanied by a licensed motorcycle operator who is at least eighteen years of age, who has a least one year of driving experience and who is driving another motorcycle along with the permit holder. No Motorcycle Instruction Permit holder may carry another person on the motorcycle.
Motorcycle Restricted Minor’s Permit — To obtain a Motorcycle Restricted Minor’s Permit, you must be at least 14 years of age and pass the vision, knowledge (car/truck and motorcycle) tests, and motorcycle drive test, complete the requirements of the Instruction Permit, and have not been convicted of a traffic violation during the past six months prior to obtaining the Motorcycle Restricted Minor’s Permit. An individual up to age 18 years of age may hold a Motorcycle Restricted Minor’s Permit. The permit is valid for 5 years or until the same date as the expiration date on the valid documents authorizing the applicant’s presence in the United States, whichever occurs first.
Restrictions: Entitles the holder, while having the permit in his immediate possession, to operate a motorcycle during the hours of 6:00 am to 8:00 pm if the motorcycle is being operated with the permission of the minor’s parent or legal guardian.
Motorcycle Operator’s License — To obtain a Motorcycle License, you must be at least 16 years of age and pass the vision, knowledge (car/truck and motorcycle) tests, and motorcycle driving test. If a minor is at least 16 years of age, but under 18 years of age, they must complete the requirements of the Instruction Permit and have not been convicted of a traffic violation during the past six months prior to obtaining the Motorcycle Operator’s License. The license is valid for 5 years or until the same date as the expiration date on the valid documents authorizing the applicant’s presence in the United States, whichever occurs first. The cost is $8.00 for car/truck test plus $8.00 for motorcycle test.
Motorcycles
A motorcycle includes motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, bicycles with a motor attached and all motor operated vehicles of the bicycle or tricycle type whether the motive power be a part thereof or attached thereto, and having a saddle or seat with the driver sitting astride or upon it, or a platform on which the driver stands. Excludes tractors.
Obtain an application for South Dakota title and registration.
Obtain from county treasurer in the county of your residence.
Complete the application. Application must be signed by the record owner or by an authorized agent for the record owner.
A purchase order, sales contract or bill of sale will be required if the Dealer Price Certification is not completed on the application.
Attach to the application the manufacturer's statement of origin or title properly transferred to the applicant.
The South Dakota driver's license or Social Security number of each purchaser must be given.
Payment of the correct amount of 3% excise tax, a title fee, and any license fees as may be required, must be collected.
motorcycle laws of SD (http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/index.cfm?FuseAction=DisplayStatute&FindType=Statute&txtStatute=32-20)
Types of driver licenses
Certified Birth Certificate and Social Security information required for all. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Class 1 - car/truck/moped
Class 2 - car/truck/motorcycle
Class 3 - motorcycle only
Class A, B, C - commercial driver license (see definitions below)
Class A3, B3, C3 - commercial driver license with motorcycle
Motorcycle Instruction Permit — To obtain a Motorcycle Instruction Permit, you must be at least 14 years of age and pass the vision, knowledge (car/truck and motorcycle) tests. Minors at least 14 years of age, but less than 18 years of age, must hold the valid permit continuously for 180 days (90 days if successful completion of an approved Department of Education & Cultural Affairs driver education course) prior to upgrade of the permit to a Motorcycle Restricted Minor’s Permit or a Motorcycle Operator’s License. However, if in addition to the approved driver education course, the person has successfully completed the national motorcycle safety course, the Motorcycle Instruction Permit only needs to be held for 30 continuous days. The permit is valid for one year or until the same date as the expiration date on the valid documents authorizing the applicant’s presence in the United States, whichever occurs first. The cost is $8.00. If under 18 years of age and the Motorcycle Instruction Permit expires, the minor would be required to obtain another Instruction Permit for the required time.
Restrictions: The Motorcycle Instruction Permit holder may operate a motorcycle during the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. if accompanied by a licensed motorcycle operator who is at least eighteen years of age, who has a least one year of driving experience and who is driving another motorcycle along with the permit holder. No Motorcycle Instruction Permit holder may carry another person on the motorcycle.
Motorcycle Restricted Minor’s Permit — To obtain a Motorcycle Restricted Minor’s Permit, you must be at least 14 years of age and pass the vision, knowledge (car/truck and motorcycle) tests, and motorcycle drive test, complete the requirements of the Instruction Permit, and have not been convicted of a traffic violation during the past six months prior to obtaining the Motorcycle Restricted Minor’s Permit. An individual up to age 18 years of age may hold a Motorcycle Restricted Minor’s Permit. The permit is valid for 5 years or until the same date as the expiration date on the valid documents authorizing the applicant’s presence in the United States, whichever occurs first.
Restrictions: Entitles the holder, while having the permit in his immediate possession, to operate a motorcycle during the hours of 6:00 am to 8:00 pm if the motorcycle is being operated with the permission of the minor’s parent or legal guardian.
Motorcycle Operator’s License — To obtain a Motorcycle License, you must be at least 16 years of age and pass the vision, knowledge (car/truck and motorcycle) tests, and motorcycle driving test. If a minor is at least 16 years of age, but under 18 years of age, they must complete the requirements of the Instruction Permit and have not been convicted of a traffic violation during the past six months prior to obtaining the Motorcycle Operator’s License. The license is valid for 5 years or until the same date as the expiration date on the valid documents authorizing the applicant’s presence in the United States, whichever occurs first. The cost is $8.00 for car/truck test plus $8.00 for motorcycle test.
Motorcycles
A motorcycle includes motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, bicycles with a motor attached and all motor operated vehicles of the bicycle or tricycle type whether the motive power be a part thereof or attached thereto, and having a saddle or seat with the driver sitting astride or upon it, or a platform on which the driver stands. Excludes tractors.
Obtain an application for South Dakota title and registration.
Obtain from county treasurer in the county of your residence.
Complete the application. Application must be signed by the record owner or by an authorized agent for the record owner.
A purchase order, sales contract or bill of sale will be required if the Dealer Price Certification is not completed on the application.
Attach to the application the manufacturer's statement of origin or title properly transferred to the applicant.
The South Dakota driver's license or Social Security number of each purchaser must be given.
Payment of the correct amount of 3% excise tax, a title fee, and any license fees as may be required, must be collected.