SD DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving

Question 1

In South Dakota, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for non-commercial drivers age 21 and older?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

South Dakota law sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for drivers age 21 and older operating non-commercial vehicles.

Question 2

Under South Dakota's Zero Tolerance Law, a driver under age 21 can be charged with a DUI if their BAC is at or above:

Accepted Answer

0.02%

Answer

South Dakota's Zero Tolerance Law prohibits drivers under 21 from operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.02% or higher.

Question 3

What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle drivers in South Dakota?

Accepted Answer

0.04%

Answer

Commercial vehicle drivers in South Dakota are held to a stricter standard of 0.04% BAC, half the limit for regular drivers.

Question 4

South Dakota's implied consent law means that by driving on public roads you have automatically agreed to:

Accepted Answer

Submit to a chemical test if an officer suspects impairment

Answer

Implied consent means that by driving on South Dakota public roads, you agree to submit to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if law enforcement suspects impairment.

Question 5

If you refuse a chemical test when lawfully requested by an officer in South Dakota, your driver's license will be:

Accepted Answer

Revoked for 1 year

Answer

Refusing a lawfully requested chemical test in South Dakota results in a mandatory one-year license revocation under the implied consent law.

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SD DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving