2019 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 32 - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 29 - Required Stops
§ 32-29-12 Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-29-12. Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing--Violation as misdemeanor. The driver of any commercial motor vehicle, as defined in subdivision 32-12A-1(5), when approaching a railroad grade crossing shall:

(1) If not required to stop pursuant to § 32-29-5, slow down when approaching a crossing and check that the railroad tracks are clear of an approaching train before proceeding;

(2) If not required to stop pursuant to § 32-29-5, stop before reaching a crossing if the railroad tracks are not clear;

(3) Refrain from proceeding through a crossing if sufficient space is not available to drive completely through the crossing without stopping; and

(4) Ensure there is sufficient undercarriage clearance before negotiating a crossing.

A violation of the provisions of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Source: SL 2013, ch 149, § 2.