South Dakota License Points Lookup

Enter your point total to see where it sits against South Dakota's levels, how long points count, and whether a course can help, from South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Driver Licensing Program and South Dakota law. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

Official sources checked on October 21, 2026.

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South Dakota

South Dakota assesses points for moving traffic convictions, and a driver who reaches 15 points within any 12 consecutive months, or 22 points within any 24 consecutive months, is subject to suspension.

SDCL 32-12-49.2

Other consequences

The department may send a warning letter once a driver has half as many points as a suspension requires.

ARSD 61:18:02:06

Other consequences

The point list in SDCL 32-12-49.1 has no speeding row, and its "other moving offenses" row does not include speeding offenses.

SDCL 32-12-49.1

Other consequences

When one incident leads to several convictions, points are assessed only for the offense with the highest point value.

ARSD 61:18:02:02

Other consequences

No points are assessed for standing, parking, equipment, seat belt, or size or weight violations.

ARSD 61:18:02:03

How long points count

In deciding whether to suspend or revoke a license under SDCL 32-12-49, the director may not consider any offense more than four years old.

SDCL 32-12-49

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How South Dakota license points work

South Dakota assesses points for moving traffic convictions, and a driver who reaches 15 points within any 12 consecutive months, or 22 points within any 24 consecutive months, is subject to suspension. (SDCL 32-12-49.2)

The rule is set in SDCL 32-12-49.1.

South Dakota point levels

  • 15 points within 1 year: license suspended (60 days for a first point suspension, six months for a second, one year for a third or later) (ARSD 61:18:02:10)
  • 22 points within 2 years: license suspended (60 days for a first point suspension, six months for a second, one year for a third or later) (ARSD 61:18:02:10)

Points for common violations in South Dakota

ViolationPoints
Driving while intoxicated10
Reckless driving8
Eluding or attempting to elude a police officer6
Drag racing6
Failure to yield right-of-way4
Improper passing4
Driving on wrong side of roadway4
Stop sign or stop light violation3
Other moving offenses (not speeding)2

The full schedule is in SDCL 32-12-49.1.

How long points count in South Dakota

In deciding whether to suspend or revoke a license under SDCL 32-12-49, the director may not consider any offense more than four years old. (SDCL 32-12-49)

Tickets from another state

The department assesses points against a South Dakota resident for a conviction in another state when the same offense would carry points in South Dakota. (ARSD 61:18:02:04)

Other consequences

  • The department may send a warning letter once a driver has half as many points as a suspension requires. (ARSD 61:18:02:06)
  • The point list in SDCL 32-12-49.1 has no speeding row, and its "other moving offenses" row does not include speeding offenses. (SDCL 32-12-49.1)
  • When one incident leads to several convictions, points are assessed only for the offense with the highest point value. (ARSD 61:18:02:02)
  • No points are assessed for standing, parking, equipment, seat belt, or size or weight violations. (ARSD 61:18:02:03)

What this page does not do

  • It does not read your driving record. Only South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Driver Licensing Program can confirm your current total.
  • It does not predict a suspension: levels count only convictions inside each window, and the agency decides.
  • It does not cover commercial (CDL) disqualifications or DUI suspensions, which follow separate rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many points before your license is suspended or revoked in South Dakota?

South Dakota's first level for an adult license is 15 points within 1 year: license suspended (60 days for a first point suspension, six months for a second, one year for a third or later).

How long do points stay on your license in South Dakota?

In deciding whether to suspend or revoke a license under SDCL 32-12-49, the director may not consider any offense more than four years old.

How do I check my driving record in South Dakota?

Request it from South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Driver Licensing Program: South Dakota DPS: request a driving record. Requested by notarized mail-in form ($7 per record); not viewable online.

Sources

Official sources checked on October 21, 2026. General information, not legal advice.

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