# S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-1: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-1

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-1
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 32 / Chapter 12 / Section 32-12-1

## Text

For purposes of this chapter, terms are defined in § 32-14-1 . Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Driver license," a document issued by a state or jurisdiction to an individual that authorizes the individual to drive a motor vehicle, including an operator's license, motorcycle operator's license, restricted minor's permit, motorcycle restricted minor's permit, instruction permit, motorcycle instruction permit, and temporary permit;

(2) "Operator's license," any document issued by a state or jurisdiction to an individual that bestows full driving privileges upon the individual; and

(3) "Personally identifiable information," any information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as name, social security number, or driver license or nondriver identification card number; and

(4) "Principal residence," the location where a person currently resides even if at a temporary address.

Source: SL 1959, ch 261, § 5; SDC Supp 1960, § 44.03B05 (1); SL 2001, ch 171, § 1; SL 2009, ch 154, § 1, eff. Dec. 31, 2009; SL 2013, ch 143, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-1.1 Lawful status defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-1.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-2 Payment of fee--Limitation on attempts to pass examination--Form](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3 Contents of application--Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3.1 Identification to be submitted with application--Copy of documentation to be retained by department--Violation as misdemeanor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-3.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3.2 Promulgation of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-3.2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3.3 Evidence of lawful status in U.S. to be presented with application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-3.3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3.4 Evidence of social security number or nonwork authorized status to be presented with application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-3.4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-3.5 Documents with applicant's name and residence address to be presented with application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-3.5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-4 Examination of applicant--Place of examination--Time of examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-4.1 Classes of vehicles--Qualifications and examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-4.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-4.5 Rules authorized for medical and vision standards of drivers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-4.5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-4.8 Low-speed vehicle operation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-4.8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-5.1 Denial of license or permit to person subject to convulsions or blackouts--Temporary permit on applicant's statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T32_C12_S32-12-5.1.md)

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