Tailgating charges in South Dakota
Tailgating — following too closely — is charged when an officer alleges you didn't keep a safe distance behind another vehicle. It is frequently cited after rear-end collisions. In South Dakota, a conviction adds demerit points toward the South Dakota DPS suspension threshold of 15 points in 12 months, and the conviction follows you to your insurer.
Why fight your Tailgating ticket?
Defenses that actually work
Defenses address sudden stops by the lead vehicle, traffic density, the officer's distance estimate, and the lack of an objective measurement.
What's at stake in South Dakota
A following-too-closely conviction adds points and is often used to pin fault in rear-end accident claims. In South Dakota, points accumulate toward suspension at 15 points in 12 months.
Prevent insurance increases
A tailgating conviction can raise South Dakota premiums by roughly 21% — often for three years. Fighting the ticket can prevent that.
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