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Section
32-12-1
Definitions.
Section
32-12-1.1
Lawful status defined.
Section
32-12-2
Payment of fee--Limitation on attempts to pass examination--Form.
Section
32-12-3
Contents of application--Certification.
Section
32-12-3.1
Identification to be submitted with application--Copy of documentation to be retained by department--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-3.2
Promulgation of rules.
Section
32-12-3.3
Evidence of lawful status in U.S. to be presented with application.
Section
32-12-3.4
Evidence of social security number or nonwork authorized status to be presented with application.
Section
32-12-3.5
Documents with applicant's name and residence address to be presented with application.
Section
32-12-4
Examination of applicant--Place of examination--Time of examination.
Section
32-12-4.1
Classes of vehicles--Qualifications and examination.
Section
32-12-4.2
32-12-4.2 to 32-12-4.4.Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, §§2 to 4.
Section
32-12-4.5
Rules authorized for medical and vision standards of drivers.
Section
32-12-4.6
32-12-4.6, 32-12-4.7.Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, §§5, 6.
Section
32-12-4.8
Low-speed vehicle operation.
Section
32-12-5
32-12-5.Repealed by SL 1970, ch 172.
Section
32-12-5.1
Denial of license or permit to person subject to convulsions or blackouts--Temporary permit on applicant's statement.
Section
32-12-6
Minors under age of eighteen--Authorization by parental authority.
Section
32-12-7
Cancellation on request of parental authority.
Section
32-12-8
Cancellation upon death of parental authority--New application.
Section
32-12-9
32-12-9.Superseded.
Section
32-12-10
32-12-10.Transferred to §32-12-3.1.
Section
32-12-11
Application for license or permit--Persons at least fourteen and less than eighteen--Instruction permit--Restrictions.
Section
32-12-11.1
Motorcycle instruction permit--Application requirements--Examination and fee--Restrictions.
Section
32-12-12
Restricted minor's permit--Restrictions on operation.
Section
32-12-12.1
Motorcycle restricted minor's permit--Application requirements--Examination and fee--Restrictions.
Section
32-12-12.2
32-12-12.2.Repealed by SL 2010, ch 160, §2.
Section
32-12-12.3
Upgrading restricted minor's permit by mail or electronically.
Section
32-12-12.4
Enforcement of prohibition of use of wireless communication device.
Section
32-12-12.5
Restricted Minor's Permit--Passenger Limit.
Section
32-12-13
Weight of vehicle operated under restricted minor's permit--Agricultural machinery.
Section
32-12-14
Vehicles operable under restricted minor's permit.
Section
32-12-14.1
Restrictions voided at age eighteen--Suspension or revocation for conviction committed before age eighteen.
Section
32-12-15
Permits issued on probationary basis--Suspension--Exception.
Section
32-12-15.1
Suspension of permit upon conviction for violation of permit conditions.
Section
32-12-16
Fee for original or renewal license--Fee for duplicate or changed license--Disposition of fee.
Section
32-12-17
Issuance of license--Qualifications.
Section
32-12-17.1
Issuance of motorcycle operator's license--Requirements.
Section
32-12-17.2
Nondriver identification cards--Fee--Renewal and expiration.
Section
32-12-17.3
Display or possession of canceled, fictitious or fraudulently altered nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-17.4
Unlawful use of nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-17.5
Displaying another's nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-17.6
Loaning nondriver identification card prohibited--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-17.7
Bar code on license--Criminal information.
Section
32-12-17.8
Bar code on license--Medical information.
Section
32-12-17.9
Bar code on license--Information allowed.
Section
32-12-17.10
Contents of license or permit--Barcode.
Section
32-12-17.11
Maintenance of photographic files.
Section
32-12-17.12
Registration with Selective Service as condition for obtaining certain licenses--Department to forward personal information to Selective Service--Application deemed consent to register with Selective Service.
Section
32-12-17.13
Social security number on driver license or nondriver identification card prohibited.
Section
32-12-17.14
Either driver license or nondriver identification card held by same person to be marked as not acceptable for federal purposes.
Section
32-12-17.15
Veteran designation on license or card.
Section
32-12-18
Surrender of previously issued license--Prohibition against more than one license--Temporary license issued when examination failed.
Section
32-12-19
Temporary permit pending issuance of license.
Section
32-12-20
Cancellation of license to which not entitled--Surrender of canceled license.
Section
32-12-21
Privilege conferred by issuance of license--Authority of local governments.
Section
32-12-22
Prohibition against driving without license--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-22.1
License not required for operation of tractor or implement in farm operations--Operation within municipality prohibited after revocation or suspension of license.
Section
32-12-23
Government employees exempt from licensing requirement.
Section
32-12-24
Nonresident out-of-state licensee exempt from licensing requirement.
Section
32-12-25
32-12-25.Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, §22.
Section
32-12-26
Reciprocity respecting nonresident provisions.
Section
32-12-26.1
Period of residency for purpose of licensing requirement.
Section
32-12-27
Military personnel, domestic volunteers, and dependents with out-of-state license exempt.
Section
32-12-28
Students in driver education class exempt from licensing requirement--Conditions attached to operation.
Section
32-12-29
Unlicensable persons--Minors under sixteen--Exceptions.
Section
32-12-30
Unlicensable persons--Suspended or revoked license or privilege to drive--Exceptions--Out-of-state suspension.
Section
32-12-31
Unlicensable persons--Habitual alcohol or drug user.
Section
32-12-32
Unlicensable persons--Physical or mental capability--Promulgation of rules.
Section
32-12-33
Unlicensable persons--Failure to pass examination.
Section
32-12-34
Unlicensable persons--Failure to deposit proof of financial responsibility.
Section
32-12-35
Unlicensable persons--Driving inimical to public safety or welfare.
Section
32-12-36
Issuance of restricted license.
Section
32-12-36.1
32-12-36.1.Transferred to §32-12-12.2.
Section
32-12-37
Special restricted license--Restrictions stated upon ordinary license.
Section
32-12-38
Violation of restriction--Suspension or revocation.
Section
32-12-38.1
32-12-38.1.Transferred to §32-12-15.1.
Section
32-12-39
Requirement that license be in possession of driver--Display of license--Violation as petty offense.
Section
32-12-40
Production of license in court--License expired for not more than thirty days--Postponement of sentencing pending renewal.
Section
32-12-41
Lost or destroyed license--Issuance of duplicate--Fee--Affidavit.
Section
32-12-42
Expiration of license or permit--Period for renewal--Application and fee--Waiver of tests.
Section
32-12-42.1
Expiration of license, permit or identification card issued to individual under twenty-one years of age.
Section
32-12-42.2
Expiration of license issued to person not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Section
32-12-43
Eyesight examination required for renewal--Exception.
Section
32-12-43.1
Application by mail or electronically for replacement or renewal.
Section
32-12-43.2
Promulgation of rules on renewal by mail or electronic renewal.
Section
32-12-44
32-12-44, 32-12-44.1.Repealed by SL 1985, ch 253, §§3, 4.
Section
32-12-45
Extended term of license or permit held by active duty member of armed forces, spouse, or dependent--Renewal.
Section
32-12-45.1
32-12-45.1.Repealed by SL 2018, ch 191, §2.
Section
32-12-46
Cause for suspension or revocation of license--Notice and examination--Failure to submit to examination--Issuance of restricted license.
Section
32-12-47
Duration for which license may be suspended--Exceptions.
Section
32-12-47.1
Renewal or restoration after suspension, revocation or disqualification--Time--Application--Fee--Examination.
Section
32-12-47.2
Revocation and suspension defined--Conditions for reinstatement after revocation or suspension.
Section
32-12-47.3
Application for license when time for suspension or revocation has expired--Violation.
Section
32-12-48
Commencement of period of revocation for driving under the influence--Reinstatement application and fee--Investigation--Restrictions imposed by court.
Section
32-12-49
Suspension, revocation or cancellation after opportunity for hearing--Grounds--Old offenses not considered--Rules.
Section
32-12-49.1
Point system for offenses--Number of points charged.
Section
32-12-49.2
Point accumulation subjecting license or permit to suspension.
Section
32-12-49.3
Suspension based on licensee's record.
Section
32-12-49.4
Restricted license for employment or school purposes when driving privilege has been withdrawn--Rules.
Section
32-12-50
32-12-50.Repealed by SL 1975, ch 204, §2.
Section
32-12-51
Suspension or revocation of nonresident driving privileges.
Section
32-12-52
32-12-52.Repealed by SL 1992, ch 220, §9.
Section
32-12-52.1
Mandatory revocation of license--Conviction of driving under the influence.
Section
32-12-52.2
32-12-52.2.Reserved.
Section
32-12-52.3
Revocation for drug-related offenses.
Section
32-12-52.4
Suspension for certain alcohol-related offenses by a minor.
Section
32-12-52.5
Suspension or revocation of or restrictions on driving privileges of juveniles.
Section
32-12-53
Conviction defined.
Section
32-12-54
Record of conviction or noncompliance with citation forwarded by court to department.
Section
32-12-55
Surrender of license to court upon conviction--Forwarding license to department.
Section
32-12-56
Suspension or revocation for out-of-state conviction--Grounds.
Section
32-12-56.1
Entry and implementation of nonresident violators and driver license compact.
Section
32-12-56.2
Suspension, revocation, or disqualification for out-of-state conviction or final administrative decision.
Section
32-12-57
Surrender of suspended or revoked license to department.
Section
32-12-58
Operation of vehicle under license issued in other jurisdiction prohibited during suspension or revocation.
Section
32-12-59
32-12-59.Repealed by SL 1997, ch 189, §1.
Section
32-12-59.1
32-12-59.1.Repealed by SL 1989, ch 265, §25.
Section
32-12-60
Records kept by department.
Section
32-12-61
Individual records of accidents, convictions, disqualifications, and other licensing actions--Certain convictions and accidents recorded separately.
Section
32-12-61.1
Problem driver point system abstract.
Section
32-12-62
Record of out-of-state convictions upon application by new resident.
Section
32-12-63
Forwarding record of nonresident's convictions to jurisdiction of residence.
Section
32-12-64
Forwarding record without charge.
Section
32-12-65
Driving while license is revoked, suspended, or canceled--Misdemeanors.
Section
32-12-66
Extension of period of suspension for driving while license or privilege suspended--Delayed issuance of new license for driving while license revoked.
Section
32-12-67
Possession of revoked or altered license--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-68
Failure to surrender suspended, revoked or canceled operator's license--Fee and mileage due officer for securing possession--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-69
Permitting unlawful use of driver license--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-70
Displaying another's license--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-71
Permitting unauthorized use of license by another--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-72
Allowing unauthorized person to use vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-73
Permitting unauthorized minor to use vehicle--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-74
Unauthorized use of vehicle under restricted license--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-75
32-12-75.Repealed by SL 1983, ch 239, §3.
Section
32-12-75.1
False representation or nondisclosure to obtain license or nondriver identification card as misdemeanor--Suspension or disqualification of license.
Section
32-12-75.2
Counterfeiting, forging, or altering any driver license or nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-75.3
Sale, offer for sale, or distribution of any counterfeited, forged, or altered driver license or nondriver identification card--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-12-76
32-12-76.Repealed by SL 2001, ch 171, §70.
Section
32-12-77
32-12-77 to 32-12-90.Transferred to §§32-12A-1 to 32-12A-14.
Section
32-12-91
32-12-91 to 32-12-99.1.Transferred to §§32-12A-16 to 32-12A-25.
Section
32-12-100
32-12-100.Transferred to §32-12A-28.
Section
32-12-101
32-12-101 to 32-12-103.Transferred to §§32-12A-29 to 32-12A-31.
Section
32-12-104
32-12-104 to 32-12-115.Transferred to §§32-12A-36 to 32-12A-50.
Section
32-12-116
Restrictions on issuing license to person in arrears for child support--Notice of intent to revoke license--Request for hearing--Promulgation of rules.
Section
32-12-117
32-12-117.Transferred to §32-12A-51.
Section
32-12-118
32-12-118.Transferred to §32-12-61.1.
Section
32-12-119
32-12-119 to 32-12-121.Transferred to §§32-12A-52 to 32-12A-54.
Section
32-12-122
32-12-122 to 32-12-124.Transferred to §§32-12A-56 to 32-12A-58.
Section
32-12-125
Fees only used for operating driver licensing program.
Section
32-12-126
License applications and examination materials--Language.