The bill amends existing laws related to civil penalties for commercial driver violations in South Dakota. Specifically, it modifies Section 32-12A-5.1 to establish a civil in rem proceeding against employers for violations of subdivision 32-12A-5(4), with penalties not exceeding twenty thousand five hundred and thirty-seven dollars. Additionally, Section 32-12A-56 is amended to impose civil penalties on drivers convicted of violating an out-of-service order, setting the fines at a minimum of three thousand nine hundred and sixty-one dollars for a first offense and seven thousand nine hundred and twenty-four dollars for subsequent offenses.

Furthermore, Section 32-12A-57 is revised to require the state's attorney to initiate a civil in rem proceeding against employers for violations of subdivision 32-12A-5(3), with penalties ranging from seven thousand one hundred and fifty-five dollars to thirty-nine thousand six hundred and fifteen dollars. These amendments aim to increase accountability and financial repercussions for both drivers and employers in the event of commercial driving violations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 12/27/2024: 32-12A-5.1, 32-12A-56, 32-12A-57
Senate Transportation Engrossed, 01/17/2025: 32-12A-5.1, 32-12A-56, 32-12A-57
Enrolled, 02/04/2025: 32-12A-5.1, 32-12A-56, 32-12A-57