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Who is eligible?: A vehicle eligible for construction plates will be any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, motor propelled or trailed vehicle chassis registered in South Dakota.

Special Requirements: A vehicle used exclusively on the job site for the construction of township roads, stock water dugouts, dams, farm and ranch irrigation systems or other soil and water conservation projects on farms and ranches, or for the construction or maintenance of highways in the state of South Dakota may qualify for
construction plates.

Plate Fee: Construction plates are to be purchased annually from the Division of Motor Vehicles for a fee of $25.  Prior to moving any vehicle or equipment (between job sites or from a job site to a central location) that has been issued a construction plate, the owner must issue a $5 permit for the movement of the vehicle or equipment on the roads and highways.  The permits, which are obtained through the Highway Patrol, are available in books of 10 for a fee of $50.

To apply: It will be necessary to complete an Application for Special License Plates (MV-101).

Applicable law: 32-9-3.3, 32-9-3.10

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