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Low Speed Vehicles
A low-speed vehicle is a four-wheeled motor vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile is more than 20 miles per hour and not more than 25 miles per hour on a paved level surface. It may not be operated on any highway where the speed limit is more than 35 miles per hour.
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Low-Speed Vehicle Title & Registration
Low-Speed Vehicle Fees
Low-Speed Vehicle License Plates
Low-Speed Vehicle Online Forms
Low-Speed Vehicle Title & Registration
The MSO or title must identify the vehicle as a low-speed vehicle. An Application for Title and Registration and a Low Speed and Off-Road Vehicle Affidavit is required.
Low-Speed Vehicle Fees
Motor vehicle titling and registration fees are processed through your local county treasurer's office. License fees on low-speed vehicles are determined under the current Non-Commercial Vehicle Fee Schedule (PDF).
Low-Speed Vehicle License Plates
Any resident who owns a low-speed vehicle may apply for a low-speed license plate. A low-speed vehicle is a 4-wheeled motor vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile is more than 20 miles per hour and not more than 25 miles per hour on a paved level surface. A low-speed vehicle may not be operated on any highway where the speed limit is more than 35 miles per hour. To apply for license plates, owners of a low-speed vehicle must complete a Low-Speed Vehicle Affidavit. To qualify for registration and plates, the vehicle must be equipped with:
- Headlamps
- Front and rear turn signal lamps
- Tail lamps
- Stop lamps
- Reflex Reflectors (one red on each side as far to the rear as practical)
- Exterior mirror mounted on the driver’s side of the vehicle
- Either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger’s side of the vehicle or an interior mirror
- A parking brake
- A windshield that conforms to the federal motor vehicle safety standard on glazing materials
- A conforming VIN
- A type 1 or type 2 seat belt assembly conforming to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209
- Seat belt assemblies
Low Speed Plate |
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| Low Speed License Plate Image |  |
| Fees | These fees are based on the weight and year of the vehicle. |
| Apply | Complete a Low-Speed Vehicle Affidavit |
| Applicable Law | SDCL 32-5-152 |