South Dakota DUI Law

Driving Under the Influence In South Dakota:

There are 3 ways to commit a DUI in South Dakota.

First, anyone who drives with a BAC of at least 0.08 is guilty of a DUI.

Second, anyone who drives under the influence of alcohol, an illegal drug, or a legal drug used improperly is guilty of a DUI.

Third, anyone who drives impaired by a legal substance or the combined effects of a legal substance with alcohol to the extent that he or she cannot safely operate a vehicle is guilty of a DUI.

Source: South Dakota Codified Laws Title 32 (Motor Vehicles) 32-23-1.

Under South Dakota DUI Law, if a driver under age 21 has either a BAC of at least 0.02 or any detectable amount of an illegal drug in their system, he or she is guilty of Operating a Motor Vehicle after Consuming Drugs or Alcohol.

Source: South Dakota Codified Laws Title 32 (Motor Vehicles) 32-23-21.