The commercial driver license standards, requirements, and penalties adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 49 C.F.R. Parts 383, 390, 391, and 392 as of January 1, 2015 are the rules of South Dakota Department of Public Safety to the extent authorized by SDCL 32-12A-48 for the licensing of commercial motor vehicle operators. The provisions of 49 C.F.R. Parts 383.75 and 383.77, along with 49 C.F.R. Part 380, Subparts G and H, effective September 30, 2019, shall supersede any prior contrary provisions as rules of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety with respect to the subject matter thereof. The rules provide for definitions, single license requirements, testing and licensing procedures, vehicle groups and endorsements, required knowledge and skills, tests, commercial driver license documents, disqualification, and penalties.
S.D. Admin. R. 61:25:01:01
General Authority: SDCL 32-12A-48(12).
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-12A-7, 32-12A-11.