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Are U-turns legal in South Dakota?

My friends told me that South Dakota is one of the ultimate road trip destinations. I already have a few traffic tickets, so I’m trying not to get another one through ignorance. Can I legally make a U-turn in South Dakota?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
From Mt. Rushmore to Wall Drug to the Corn Palace,
South Dakota
definitely has some fun oddities and roadside attractions. But if you happen to overshoot your destination, don’t stress—U-turns are legal in South Dakota.
Before making a U-turn, just make sure to follow these safety tips:
  • Never make a U-turn where prohibited by a street sign or where you can’t see oncoming traffic
  • Always yield to oncoming traffic
  • Only make the U-turn if you’re in the left-most lane of a multi-lane thoroughfare
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