{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-32-29-12","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 32-29-12","heading":"Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing--Violation as misdemeanor.","body":"The driver of any commercial motor vehicle, as defined in subdivision 32-12A-1(5), when approaching a railroad grade crossing shall:\n(1) If not required to stop pursuant to § 32-29-5, slow down when approaching a crossing and check that the railroad tracks are clear of an approaching train before proceeding;\n(2) If not required to stop pursuant to § 32-29-5, stop before reaching a crossing if the railroad tracks are not clear;\n(3) Refrain from proceeding through a crossing if sufficient space is not available to drive completely through the crossing without stopping; and\n(4) Ensure there is sufficient undercarriage clearance before negotiating a crossing.\nA violation of the provisions of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.","path":["TITLE 32. MOTOR VEHICLES","CHAPTER 32-29. REQUIRED STOPS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/32-29-12","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:57Z","sha256":"f2db8739c0ec6336a0da97c713207085b360642446ce4772b6c5997d1a86c9f1","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-32-29-11","next":"us-sd/sdcl-32-30-1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}