32-6B-22. Use of dealer plates--Transfer of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

Any new vehicle or used vehicle owned by a licensed dealer, bearing a dealer's 77 license plate issued pursuant to § 32-6B-21, may be driven on the streets and highways of this state for any purpose. However, the dealer 77 license plate may not be used on any vehicle used for lease or hire or used as a wrecker or service truck. The dealer 77 license plate is transferable by the dealer from one vehicle owned by the dealer to another vehicle owned by the dealer. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Source: SL 1986, ch 250, § 23; SL 1995, ch 176; SL 2019, ch 130, § 14.



SDLRC - Codified Law 32-6B-22 - Use of dealer plates--Transfer of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6B-22.1. Commercial motor vehicles licensed to dealers--Dealer 88 license plates--Return of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

The department shall issue metal numerical license plates to licensed vehicle dealers upon application and payment of the gross weight tonnage fees pursuant to § 32-9-15 at the time of annual renewal for each set desired. The license plates shall be numbered consecutively and shall bear as a prefix the number 88. If a dealer's license is revoked or canceled or the dealer goes out of business, the 88 plates shall be returned to the department. If any motor vehicle is operated with 88 plates after the dealer license is revoked or canceled or after the dealer goes out of business, or if the dealer refuses to return the plates, the dealer is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Source: SL 2004, ch 208, § 1.



SDLRC - Codified Law 32-6B-22 - Use of dealer plates--Transfer of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6B-22.2. Use of dealer 88 license plates--Transfer of plates.

Any vehicle owned by a licensed new or used vehicle dealer that is being used to transport any inventory replacement vehicle bearing an 88 license plate issued pursuant to § 32-6B-22.1 may be operated on the streets and highways of this state as a motor carrier if the provisions of this section are met. The dealer 88 license plate is transferable by the dealer from one vehicle owned by the dealer to another vehicle owned by the dealer. However, no dealer 88 license plate may be used on a vehicle for lease or hire, or on a wrecker or service truck.

Source: SL 2004, ch 208, § 2.