South Dakota SB202 requires vehicle owners to pay for removal costs if their vehicle is abandoned or disabled in water.

South Dakota SB202 amends § 32-30-18.1 to hold vehicle owners civilly liable for towing and storage expenses if they abandon their vehicle on public highways or drive it into water, resulting in it becoming disabled. This applies to both non-frozen and frozen bodies of water. The owner must cover these costs if the vehicle is intentionally abandoned or driven into a lake, stream, or other body of water.

South Dakota SB202 requires vehicle owners to pay for removal costs if their vehicle is abandoned or disabled in water.

South Dakota SB202 amends § 32-30-18.1 to hold vehicle owners civilly liable for towing and storage expenses if they abandon their vehicle on public highways or drive it into water, resulting in it becoming disabled. This applies to both non-frozen and frozen bodies of water. The owner must cover these costs if the vehicle is intentionally abandoned or driven into a lake, stream, or other body of water.