License Classifications
- 1/17If you want to obtain an Instruction Permit in South Dakota
To obtain an Instruction Permit in South Dakota, the applicant must be at least 14 years old.
If you are a person under 18 years old and want to obtain a Restricted Minors Permit
A minor under 18 years old must pass the driving test to obtain a Restricted Minors Permit in South Dakota.
If you hold a Motorcycle Instruction Permit in South Dakota
You must hold a Motorcycle Instruction Permit for 180 days before upgrading, assuming you have passed the necessary tests.
To upgrade an Instruction Permit to an Operators License
To upgrade an Instruction Permit to an Operators License, the applicant must pass a driving test in South Dakota.
If you are a 16-year-old with a Restricted Minors Permit in South Dakota
A 16-year-old with a Restricted Minors Permit in South Dakota is restricted from driving after 10 p.m. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
If you are driving without a valid permit or license
Driving without a valid permit or license in South Dakota typically results in a fine and possible other penalties.
Before obtaining a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
Before obtaining a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) in South Dakota, applicants must pass a vision test, a written test, and a driving test.
If you are a person under 18 and want to qualify for an Operators License
To qualify for an Operators License in South Dakota, a person under 18 must have held a Restricted Minors Permit.
If you want to obtain a Motorcycle Operators License
To obtain a Motorcycle Operators License in South Dakota, you must pass the motorcycle driving test.
The minimum age requirement for a Restricted Minors Permit
The minimum age requirement to apply for a Restricted Minors Permit in South Dakota is 14 years.
If you accumulate 15 points on your South Dakota driver license in one year
If you accumulate 15 points in one year, your license will be suspended in South Dakota.
Your South Dakota driver license expires every
A South Dakota driver license typically expires every 5 years.
The age required to apply for a Motorcycle Instruction Permit
The minimum age requirement to apply for a Motorcycle Instruction Permit in South Dakota is 14 years old.
If you accumulate 15 points within a 12-month period on your driver license in South Dakota
In South Dakota, a driver license will be suspended if the driver accumulates 15 points within a 12-month period.
Carrying passengers when you have a Class M Motorcycle Instruction Permit
With a Class M Motorcycle Instruction Permit, the holder is not allowed to carry passengers until they obtain a full motorcycle license.
If you have a Restricted Minors Permit and want to apply for a full driver license in South Dakota
To apply for a full driver license, a person with a Restricted Minors Permit must pass a road skills test to demonstrate their ability to drive safely.
If you are driving without a valid driver license in South Dakota
Driving without a valid driver license in South Dakota can result in a fine, and the driver may be required to appear in court.