An Act to increase the maximum allowable height of certain vehicles carrying baled feed and to declare an emergency.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That § 32-22-14 be AMENDED:

32-22-14. Maximum height of vehicles--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.

Except for farm machinery and fire department equipment for which there is no maximum height limit and for trailers carrying baled hay feed for which the maximum height limit is fourteen fifteen feet and three inches, no motor vehicle may operate upon a public highway if the maximum height of such the vehicle, including the load thereon on the vehicle, exceeds fourteen feet. Nothing in this section requires the public authorities to provide sufficient vertical clearance to permit the operation of such vehicles. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Section 2. Whereas, this Act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.