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South Dakota Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Conditional: South Dakota bans texting, data use, and video on a mobile device while driving, but holding the phone for a voice call is allowed (SDCL 32-26-47.1).

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026
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South Dakota bans texting, data use, and video on a mobile device while driving, but holding the phone for a voice call is allowed (SDCL 32-26-47.1).

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