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Governor’s Executive Order
On Storm Response
Executive order (5-13-22)
Amendment A Litigation
Complaint for Declaratory Relief (11-20-2020)
Election Contest Verified Complaint (11-20-2020)
Ravnsborg-Boever Fatal Crash Materials
Ravnsborg/Boever State Crash Report
Vehicle Photo*
*This photograph does not depict the vehicle at the time of the crash.
Jason Ravnsborg Interview 1 (link removed due to judge's order)
Jason Ravnsborg Interview 2 (link removed due to judge's order)
Secretary Price Letter to Speaker Gosch dated 3/9/2022
Highway Patrol Crash Reconstruction Report Redacted
SDHP Crash Investigation Legislative Briefing on 4/6/22
Highway Patrol Investigation Slides
South Dakota Driver License
Renew Your License Online, Not in Line
Time to renew? Don't spend time in line - renew your license online or by mail. You can also schedule an appointment for a faster trip to your local driver exam station.
Review a list of required documents to make sure you have the identification needed to obtain or renew a driver license or ID card.
To check the status of your online renewal, email us or call (605) 773-6883.
Are you a CDL driver or want to become one?
View more commercial driver licensing information.
Need to replace a lost or stolen license?
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SD 9-1-1 COORDINATION
911: CALL IF YOU CAN, TEXT IF YOU CAN’T
In the event of an emergency, South Dakota now offers Text-to-9-1-1 service that allows you to send a text message for help when you can’t speak or safely make a voice call.

SD Highway Safety
Drive Safe, South Dakota.
School's in session. Set an example and make sure you buckle up to and from all activities!

SD Highway Patrol
Become a Highway Patrol Trooper.
Be someone’s hero. Learn more about working for the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
About SD DPS
Working to Keep South Dakota Safe
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety includes 11 agencies that work to ensure our safety, from highway patrol to emergency and disaster management.