South Dakota Highway Patrol

Thank you for visiting the South Dakota Highway Patrol’s web site.

You'll see the South Dakota Highway Patrol on roads across state.  We're there when motorists need assistance or protection and we're uniquely trained and equipped to respond to a wide range of situations.

It is our purpose to serve South Dakota residents and visitors by promoting traffic safety, enforcing existing laws, recognizing and eliminating traffic hazards, and encouraging motorists to drive safely.

Although the Highway Patrol focuses on roadway safety, we provide many law enforcement functions in our service to the people of South Dakota. 

Message from Major Randy Hartley, Acting Superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol

Thank you for taking the time to visit the South Dakota Highway Patrol website. The internet and World Wide Web have proven to be a valuable communication tool for our agency to provide information, educate, and present public safety messages to a vast audience. It also provides an opportunity to hear from you on things that are important to you.

We are committed to providing South Dakotans and website visitors with the most current, timely, and comprehensive information available.

Our efforts are consistent with the objectives of Governor M. Michael Rounds. Governor Rounds recognizes the vast potential held by the development of information resources. State Government should be on the cutting edge of this technology and look for innovative ways to improve service to the citizens of South Dakota and people throughout the world who visit South Dakota state government web sites.

This web page features information about the history of the Patrol, a department directory, employment opportunities; motor carrier services, special services, and frequently asked questions.  We have included important links to South Dakota road and weather conditions, road construction information, the South Dakota Driver Licensing Program, the Office of Highway Safety, the Accident Records Program, and links to South Dakota laws.  Do not hesitate to contact us if you have ideas or suggestions for improving the South Dakota Highway Patrol web site.