South Dakota Highway Safety Priorities

The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety works to save lives and protect motorists by focusing on these key objectives
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Driver Awareness & Education

Seat belt & Occupant Protection
- by enhancing public awareness of seat belt compliance
Impaired Driving
- by discouraging impaired (alcohol and drugs) driving as socially acceptable behavior, creating community coalitions, identifying and targeting high-risk populations, and enhancing media campaigns.
Motorcycle Safety
- by promoting motorcycle training courses, providing public education, and enhancing motorcycle hazard awareness projects. Visit our South Dakota Rides website.
Distracted Driving
- by enhancing public awareness of distracted driving dangers, including texting and driving.
Teen Drivers
- by promoting safety campaigns and initiatives aimed at teen drivers throughout South Dakota, including underage drinking and driving.

Driver Education
- by developing and promoting safe driver training programs for all age groups

Enforcement
- by increasing high visibility enforcement efforts, coordinating a statewide strategic enforcement plan, and continuing media support for enhanced public awareness.
Data & Technology
- by evaluating data systems, developing a statewide data collection system to track trends and high-risk behavior, and developing a data site accessible by the public.
Engineering
- by identifying and evaluating potential hazards and maintaining safety standards on the road.