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Rule 61:18:02 POINT ACCUMULATION

CHAPTER 61:18:02

POINT ACCUMULATION

Section

61:18:02:01        Repealed.

61:18:02:02        Multiple offenses arising out of a single incident.

61:18:02:03        Points assessed only on moving traffic violation convictions.

61:18:02:04        Point assessment for foreign state conviction.

61:18:02:05        Repealed.

61:18:02:06        Warning letter.

61:18:02:07        Repealed.

61:18:02:08        Accumulation of additional points.

61:18:02:09        Eligibility for restricted license.

61:18:02:10        Suspension based on point accumulation.



Rule 61:18:02:01 Repealed.

          61:18:02:01.  Traffic convictions and point values.Repealed.

          Source: 3 SDR 35, effective November 10, 1976; repealed, 8 SDR 87, 8 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1982.



Rule 61:18:02:02 Multiple offenses arising out of a single incident.

          61:18:02:02.  Multiple offenses arising out of a single incident. When a person has been convicted of multiple offenses in a single incident, points shall be assessed on the offense carrying the highest point value.

          Source: 3 SDR 35, effective November 10, 1976; 8 SDR 87, 8 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.

          General Authority:SDCL 32-12-49.

          Law Implemented:SDCL 32-12-49.



Rule 61:18:02:03 Points assessed only on moving traffic violation convictions.

          61:18:02:03.  Points assessed only on moving traffic violation convictions. Points are assessed only on moving traffic violation convictions. No points may be assessed for standing, parking, equipment, seat belt, or size or weight violations, including speed limits set by the Department of Transportation to control size- and weight-related damage to the state highway system.

          Source: 3 SDR 35, effective November 10, 1976; 8 SDR 87, 8 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 25 SDR 34, effective September 15, 1998.

          General Authority:SDCL 32-12-49.

          Law Implemented:SDCL 32-12-49.



Rule 61:18:02:04 Point assessment for foreign state conviction.

          61:18:02:04.  Point assessment for foreign state conviction. The department shall assess points against a South Dakota resident for a conviction of an offense occurring in another state when the conviction would result in point assessment if the offense was committed in South Dakota.

          Source: 3 SDR 35, effective November 10, 1976; 8 SDR 87, 8 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.

          General Authority:SDCL 32-12-49.

          Law Implemented:SDCL 32-12-49.



Rule 61:18:02:05 Repealed.

          61:18:02:05.  Accumulation time.Repealed.

          Source: 3 SDR 35, effective November 10, 1976; repealed, 8 SDR 87, 8 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1982.



Rule 61:18:02:06 Warning letter.

          61:18:02:06.  Warning letter. Upon accumulation of one-half as many points as are required for suspension, the department may send a warning letter calling attention to the licensee's driving record and indicating what further action will be taken if further points are accumulated.

          Source: 3 SDR 35, effective November 10, 1976; 8 SDR 87, 8 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.

          General Authority:SDCL 32-12-49.

          Law Implemented:SDCL 32-12-49.



Rule 61:18:02:07 Repealed.

          61:18:02:07.  Reduction of points.Repealed.

          Source: 3 SDR 35, effective November 10, 1976; 8 SDR 87, 8 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 25 SDR 34, effective September 15, 1998.



Rule 61:18:02:08 Accumulation of additional points.

          61:18:02:08.  Accumulation of additional points. A licensee who has been suspended for any reason may be resuspended for accumulation of points pursuant to SDCL 32-12-49.2.

          Source: 8 SDR 87, 8 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 25 SDR 34, effective September 15, 1998.

          General Authority:SDCL 32-12-49.

          Law Implemented:SDCL 32-12-49.



Rule 61:18:02:09 Eligibility for restricted license.

          61:18:02:09.  Eligibility for restricted license. A person whose license is suspended pursuant to SDCL subdivision 32-12-49(2) is eligible for a restricted license issued pursuant to article 61:19 unless the suspension is a second or subsequent suspension pursuant to SDCL subdivision 32-12-49(2) within the last 24 consecutive months.

          Source: 26 SDR 9, effective August 2, 1999.

          General Authority:SDCL 32-12-49, 32-12-49.4, 32-23-11(1).

          Law Implemented:SDCL 32-12-49, 32-12-49.4, 32-33-11(1).



Rule 61:18:02:10 Suspension based on point accumulation.

          61:18:02:10.  Suspension based on point accumulation. If any person's driving record shows violations resulting in the accumulation of fifteen points within any twelve consecutive months, or twenty-two points within any twenty-four consecutive months, the department shall impose a period of suspension according to the following schedule:

 

          (1)  First suspension--sixty days;

          (2)  Second suspension--six months; and

          (3)  Third or subsequent suspension--one year.

 

          Source: 45 SDR 31, effective September 10, 2018.

          General Authority: SDCL 32-12-49.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 32-12-49.1, 32-12-49.2.

 

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