A. Headlamps:
1. Required: Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or other vehicle which is exempt by state law shall be equipped with at least two (2) headlamps with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle. Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two (2) headlamps which shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in South Dakota Codified Laws 32-17-2, 32-17-5 and 32-17-6. (1984 Code § 23-56)
2. Headlamp Specifications: The headlamps of motor vehicles shall be so constructed, arranged and adjusted that, except when dimmed, they will, at all times and under normal atmospheric conditions and on level road, produce a driving light sufficient to render clearly discernible a person two hundred feet (200') ahead but shall not project a glaring or dazzling light to persons in front of such headlamps. (1984 Code § 23-57)
3. Periods During Which Headlamps Must Be Used: Every vehicle upon a roadway within the city during the period from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible any person on a roadway at a distance of two hundred feet (200') ahead shall be operated only with proper headlamps and taillights illuminated. (1984 Code § 23-54)
B. Turn Light: Whenever a motor vehicle is equipped with a signal light, the signal light shall be so constructed and located on the vehicle as to give a signal, yellow or red in color, which shall be plainly visible in normal sunlight for a distance of one hundred feet (100') to the rear of the vehicle but shall not project a glaring or dazzling light and shall be of a type approved by the department of public safety of the state. (1984 Code § 23-58)
C. Stop Lamps: Except for vehicles specifically exempted by the state laws, every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer and pole trailer shall be equipped with two (2) or more stop lamps, except that motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers and pole trailers manufactured and assembled prior to July 1, 1983, and motorcycles and motor driven cycles shall be equipped with at least one stop lamp. The stop lamp shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle at a height of no more than seventy inches (70") nor less than fifteen inches (15"). The stop lamp shall display a red light visible from a distance of not less than three hundred feet (300') to the rear in normal sunlight, except for a moped, which distance shall not be less than one hundred fifty feet (150'). The stop lamp shall be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake which may be incorporated with one or more rear lamps. (1984 Code § 23-59)
D. Rear Lamps:
1. Vehicles And Trailers Generally: Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer and pole trailer, except as otherwise provided, and any vehicle which is being drawn at the end of the combination of vehicles shall be equipped with at least two (2) taillamps mounted on the rear which, when lighted, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of one thousand feet (1,000') to the rear. However, motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers and pole trailers manufactured and assembled prior to June 1, 1973, shall have one taillamp mounted on the left side of the rear which, when lighted, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear.
2. Motorcycles: Motorcycles and motor driven cycles, except mopeds, shall have at least one taillamp which, when lighted, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear.
3. Mopeds: Mopeds shall have at least one taillamp which, when lighted, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of two hundred fifty feet (250') to the rear.
4. Farm Vehicles: Farm vehicles which are being drawn at the end of a train of vehicles may be equipped with two (2) 4-inch reflectors in lieu of lighted lamps as provided in this subsection so as to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear.
5. Combination Of Vehicles: On a combination of vehicles, only the taillamps on the rearmost vehicle need actually be seen from the distance specified.
6. Vehicles With More Than One Taillamp: On vehicles with more than one taillamp, the lamps shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable. Every taillamp upon every vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than seventy two inches (72") nor less than fifteen inches (15"). (1984 Code § 23-60)
E. Auxiliary Driving Lamps: Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed three (3) auxiliary driving lamps mounted on the front at a height not less than twelve inches (12") nor more than twenty four inches (24") above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands and every such auxiliary driving lamp shall meet the requirements and limitations contained in South Dakota Codified Laws chapter 32-17. (1984 Code § 23-61)
F. Operation Of Vehicle With Parking Lights Only Prohibited: No vehicle shall operate upon a roadway in the city with the front parking lights illuminated without the front headlamps illuminated. (1984 Code § 23-55)
G. Certain Lights Prohibited: Except as in this subsection provided, no person operating, owning or in possession of any motor vehicle operated on the streets of the city shall equip such motor vehicle or place on the front part thereof any red lights or blinkers commonly used by emergency vehicles, including police and fire department vehicles and ambulances used for emergency calls, to which emergency vehicles in this subsection shall not apply. (1984 Code § 23-71)
H. Lights To Be Dimmed: No person shall use headlights or sidelights upon any vehicle on any street unless the same are dimmed in such a way as to prevent the light being dazzling or blinding to persons using the streets. (1984 Code § 23-52)
Notes
| 1 | 1. SDCL § 32-17-1 et seq. |
A. Horn Required: Every motor vehicle, when operated on a roadway within the city, shall be equipped with a horn in good working order capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of at least two hundred feet (200'). (1984 Code § 23-64)
B. Warning Devices On Emergency Vehicles: All emergency vehicles, including police and fire department vehicles, and every ambulance used for emergency calls, shall be equipped with a bell, siren or exhaust whistle. (1984 Code § 23-72)
C. Certain Warning Devices Prohibited: Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no motor vehicle shall be equipped with and no person shall use on any such vehicle any siren, compression or spark plug whistle, exhaust horn or whistle which does not produce a harmonious sound or which closely resembles those used on emergency vehicles.
No person shall use any horn or other warning device otherwise than as a reasonable warning to traffic or make any unnecessary or unreasonably loud or harsh sound by means of any such horn or warning device. (1984 Code § 23-73)
Notes
| 1 | 1. SDCL § 32-15-10. |
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