SDCL § 32-20-19: Assumption of risk of injury.

A participant assumes the risks inherent in engaging in off-road vehicle activity. A participant is responsible for:

(1)Knowing the range of the participant's own ability to engage in off-road vehicle activity within the limits of the participant's ability considering the conditions;

(2)Maintaining control of the off-road vehicle's speed and course at all times while engaging in off-road vehicle activity;

(3)Heeding all posted warnings; and

(4)Refraining from acting in a manner that may cause or contribute to the injury of anyone.

The provisions of this section do not affect a product's liability cause of action based upon the design or manufacture of off-road vehicles or the safety equipment used incidental to the operation of an off-road vehicle.