South Dakota raises the highway speed limit for operating golf carts from 25 to 35 miles per hour

Original title: revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways.

Last action · January 20, 2026: Do PassSponsors: William Shorma and 6 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways.

Why it matters

Expands the permissible routes and roadways available for golf cart transit under state law, altering local transportation options for operators in participating jurisdictions.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

golf cart operators

Operators gain legal permission to drive golf carts on state or county highways with speed limits up to thirty-five miles per hour.

Key Facts

Revises speed limit restrictions for operating golf carts on state or county highways from 25 to 35 miles per hour.
Maintains existing statutory requirements for motor vehicle operation that apply to golf cart operators.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new speed limit for operating a golf cart on state or county highways?

Golf carts may now be operated on state or county highways where the posted speed limit is thirty-five miles per hour or less.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the House.

Procedural history

6 actions

Jan 20, 2026HouseFloor
Do Pass
Jan 16, 2026House
Remove from Consent Calendar
Jan 15, 2026House
Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Do Pass
Jan 15, 2026House
Scheduled for hearing
Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
First read in House and referred to

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