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§ 70.08 TEXTING PROHIBITED.
   (A)   Definitions. The words and phrases defined in this section, shall, when used in this section, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in such section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
      ELECTRONIC WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE. A mobile communication device that uses short-wave analog or digital radio transmissions or satellite transmissions between the device and a transmitter to permit wireless telephone communications to and from the user of the device within a specified area;
      VOICE OPERATED OR HANDS FREE TECHNOLOGY. Technology that allows a user to write, send, or listen to a text-based communication without the use of either hand except to activate, deactivate, or initiate a feature or function; and
      WRITE, SEND, OR READ A TEXT-BASED COMMUNICATION. Using an electronic wireless communications device to manually communicate with any person using text-based communication including communications referred to as a text message, instant message or electronic mail.
(SDCL § 32-26-46)
   (B)   Use of handheld electronic wireless communication device for text-based communication on highway
      (1)   Prohibited; violation as petty offense. No person may operate a motor vehicle on a highway while using a handheld electronic wireless communication device to write, send or read a text-based communication.
      (2)   Exceptions. This section does not apply to a person who is using a handheld electronic wireless communication device:
         (a)   While the vehicle is lawfully parked;
         (b)   To contact any emergency public safety answering point or dispatch center;
         (c)   To write, read, select, or enter a telephone number or name in an electronic wireless communications device for the purpose of making or receiving a telephone call; or
         (d)   When using voice operated or hands free technology.
   (C)   Penalty. A violation of this section is a petty offense with a fine of $100.
(SDCL § 32-26-47)
SNOWMOBILES
§ 70.20 DEFINITIONS.
   The words and phrases defined in SDCL § 32-20A-1 shall, when used in this subchapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in such section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
(Prior Code, § 73.01)
§ 70.21 SPEEDING AND RECKLESS DRIVING PROHIBITED.
   No person may operate a snowmobile in the following manner:
   (A)   At a speed that is greater than is reasonable or prudent under the circumstances;
   (B)   In any reckless way so as to endanger the person or property of another; or
   (C)   Without a functioning muffler complying with SDCL § 32-15-17.
(Prior Code, § 73.02) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
   Related provisions, see SDCL § 32-20A-2
§ 70.22 AGE RESTRICTIONS.
   There is no age limitation for the operation of a snowmobile. However, no person under the age of 14 may drive a snowmobile across a roadway as defined in SDCL § 32-14-1(27) of a highway as defined in SDCL §§ 31-1-5(1) to 31-1-5(4), inclusive, except under the immediate direction of a parent, legal guardian, or person who is 18 years of age or older.
(Prior Code, § 73.03)
Statutory reference:
   Related provisions, see SDCL § 32-20A-3
§ 70.99 PENALTY.
   Any violation of this traffic code shall result in a fine not to exceed $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Prior Code, § 70.99)
Statutory reference:
Maximum penalty, see SDCL § 9-19-3