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South Dakota Speed & Red-Light Cameras Laws (2026)

Restricted: South Dakota prohibits photo-monitoring devices for detecting red-light violations, and it bars the state DMV from cooperating on red-light or speed-camera fines through an interstate compact.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Speed & Red-Light Cameras in states bordering South Dakota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IowaConditional
Iowa allows traffic cameras but regulates them under a 2024 law (HF 2681): a local jurisdiction needs an Iowa Department of Transportation permit for each camera location, many permit requests were denied, and the threshold is at least 10 mph over the limit.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: iowadot.gov · Full Iowa rule →
MinnesotaConditional
A 2007 court ruling barred traffic cameras in Minnesota under the state's uniformity law, but a state pilot running from 2025 through 2029 now allows speed and red-light cameras run by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Minneapolis, and Mendota Heights. See Stat. 169.147.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dot.state.mn.us · Full Minnesota rule →
MontanaRestricted
Montana prohibits automated enforcement systems attached to traffic-control devices, except at railroad grade crossings.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mca.legmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
NebraskaRestricted
No Nebraska statute authorizes automated speed or red-light camera enforcement, and cameras are not used for citations. Two 2025 bills, LB 600 and LB 616, were proposed but not enacted.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
North DakotaRestricted
North Dakota does not authorize automated speed or red-light camera enforcement; citations must be issued by an officer who observes the violation.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ndlegis.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
WyomingRestricted
No Wyoming statute in Title 31 authorizes camera enforcement. Existing intersection cameras record data only and are not admissible for issuing citations.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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