# S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-48: Revocation period for driving under the influence--Reinstatement application and fee--Investigation--Restrictions imposed by court

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-48
- **Heading:** Revocation period for driving under the influence--Reinstatement application and fee--Investigation--Restrictions imposed by court
- **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 32-12-48

## Text

If a defendant is convicted under § 32-23-2 , 32-23-3 , 32-23-4 , 32-23-4.6 , 32-23-4.7 , or 32-23-4.9 , the period of revocation begins on the date ordered by the court or on the date specified in the notice from the department, whichever date is earlier. At the conclusion of the period of revocation ordered by the court, and if future proof is filed with the Department of Public Safety as required by chapter 32-35 , the defendant may submit an application to reinstate the defendant's driver license, accompanied by the following applicable fee:

(1) If revocation of the license was a result of a conviction under § 32-23-2 , one hundred dollars;

(2) If revocation of the license was a result of a conviction under § 32-23-3 , one hundred fifty dollars; and

(3) If revocation of the license was a result of a conviction under § 32-23-4 , 32-23-4.6 , or 32-23-4.7 , two hundred dollars.

The department may issue a driver license to the defendant, if, after an investigation of the character, habits, and driving ability of the defendant, the department is satisfied it is safe to grant the privilege of driving a motor vehicle to the defendant. A driver license issued under the provisions of this section must show the restrictions, if any, imposed by the court and the date when the restrictions expire.

Source: SDC Supp 1960, § 44.03B23 (3) as added by SL 1963, ch 270; SL 1973, ch 195, § 8; SL 1983, ch 245, § 1; SL 2001, ch 171, § 47; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), § 23; SL 2009, ch 152, § 5; SL 2017, ch 135, § 2; SL 2025, ch 120, § 3.

## 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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