32-20A-1. Definition of terms.

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1)    "Highway," as it is defined by subdivisions 31-1-5(1) to (4);

(2)    "Law enforcement officer," as it is defined by § 23-3-27;

(3)    "Operate," to control the operation of a snowmobile;

(4)    "Operator," every person who operates or who is in actual physical control of a snowmobile;

(5)    "Owner," any person, other than a lien holder, having the property in or title to a snowmobile and entitled to the use or possession thereof;

(6)    "Raceway facility," any area designated and clearly defined with appropriate flags, fencing, markers, or delineators for the purpose of drag racing, oval racing, or special exhibitions;

(7)    "Roadway," as it is defined by subdivision 32-14-1(26);

(8)    "Snowmobile," any engine-driven vehicle of a type which uses sled type runners or skis with an endless belt tread or similar means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated and the vehicle does not exceed forty-eight inches in width;

(9)    "Super modified snowmobile," any snowmobile which has been individually built from parts expressly for track racing or has had the chassis, suspension, track, and engine substantially altered.

Source: SL 1971, ch 182, § 1; SL 1990, ch 256, § 3; SL 2013, ch 146, § 1.



SDLRC - Codified Law 32-20A-1 - Definition of terms.

32-20A-1.1. Exception for raceway facility events--Approval required for certain cross-country races--Rules for safety standards and financial responsibility.

The provisions of § 32-20A-2 are not applicable to a person operating a snowmobile in an organized track racing event on a raceway facility. For cross-country races using portions of highways, the sponsoring organization shall obtain the approval of the Department of Public Safety prior to the race regarding the route of the race, and the race shall be conducted in accordance with rules promulgated by the department. The secretary of public safety may adopt rules setting safety standards and financial responsibility requirements of the sponsoring organization.

Source: SL 1977, ch 263, § 1; SL 1982, ch 18, § 27; SL 1990, ch 256, § 1; SL 2003, ch 272, § 121.