There is a newer version of the South Dakota Codified Laws
2011 South Dakota Code
Title 32 MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 27. Pedestrians' Rights And Duties
§32-27-8 Rights of blind persons not carrying cane or guided by dog--Contributory negligence.
SD Codified L § 32-27-8 (through 2011) What's This?
32-27-8. Rights of blind persons not carrying cane or guided by dog--Contributory negligence. Nothing contained in § 32-27-6 or 32-27-7 shall be construed to deprive any totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person, not carrying such a cane or walking stick or not being guided by a dog, of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon pedestrians crossing streets or highways, nor shall the failure of such totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person to carry a cane or walking stick, or to be guided by a guide dog upon the streets, highways, or sidewalks of this state, be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence.
Source: SL 1949, ch 176, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 44.0318-1.
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