{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-32-12a-11.1","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 32-12A-11.1","heading":"Commercial driver license--Eligibility--Tests waiver for military experience.","body":"Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not be issued a commercial driver license unless that person:\n(1) Is a resident of this state for the purpose of being licensed to drive a motor vehicle, as described in § 32-12-26.1;\n(2) Meets the general requirements of 49 C.F.R. § 383.23 (January 1, 2026) and has passed the knowledge and driving skills tests that meet the federal standards contained in 49 C.F.R. §§ 383.110 to 383.135, inclusive (January 1, 2026);\n(3) Has received entry-level driver training from a provider that meets the federal standards established in 49 C.F.R. §§ 380.700 to 380.725, inclusive (January 1, 2026); and\n(4) Has demonstrated proficiency in the English language, as required in the general qualifications for commercial motor vehicle drivers established in 49 C.F.R. § 391.11 (January 1, 2026).\nThe department may waive the knowledge and driving skills tests specified in this section for an applicant who has experience operating a military commercial motor vehicle and meets the requirements established in 49 C.F.R. § 383.77 (January 1, 2026).","path":["TITLE 32. MOTOR VEHICLES","CHAPTER 32-12A. COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSES AND PERMITS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/32-12A-11.1","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:57Z","sha256":"c0e7516a8c6b0a6a39cc5ba58f5de5541cf9d7e3aaf5200102fbce71ee809ae6","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-32-12a-11","next":"us-sd/sdcl-32-12a-11.2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}