South Dakota DUI Laws
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| "Per Se" BAC Limit | 0.08 Percent |
| Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit | 0.02 Percent |
| Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit | 0.17 Percent |
| Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test? | Yes |
South Dakota DUI Laws: Select Penalties | |
| Minimum License Suspension or Revocation (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense) | 30 days, 1 year, 1 year |
| Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment | Discretionary |
| Vehicle Confiscation Possible? | Yes |
| Ignition Interlock Device Possible? | Yes |
South Dakota DUI Resources:
- DUI Statutes: Driving Under the Influence (S.D. Codified Laws Chapter 32-33).
- DUI FAQs - Answers to commonly asked questions about drunk driving in South Dakota (S.D. Dept. of Public Safety).
- South Dakota 24/7 Sobriety Program - Details and rules of the alcohol monitoring program for chronic DUI offenders (S.D. Office of the Attorney General).
- Department of Public Safety: Drivers Licensing - Official site of the state office overseeing drivers licenses (S.D. Dept. of Public Safety).
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