Licensed OHVs are permitted to operate on all South Dakota highways and roadways. South Dakota law strictly prohibits OHV use on the interstate highway system at all times.
For information on licensing, visit www.dmv.org/sd-south-dakota/other-types-of-vehicles.php.
ATV/UTV Road Use
ATVs/UTVs may be used on most road and highways as long as the vehicle is registered and licensed. If you live in a state where ATVs/UTVs cannot be licensed for road use, you may not ride on roads in South Dakota unless you obtain a special road travel permit, available at any county courthouse.
Out-of-State Riders
In order for out-of-state visitors to ride an ATV/UTV in the Black Hills, the following are required: TEMPORARY PERMIT AFFIDAVIT from the County Treasurer (this allows you to ride on or across county and state roads & Forest Service roads) FORM #1030 HERE or the motor vehicle must be licensed or certified under state law for general operation on all public roads in the state.
If you have questions regarding whether you will need the temporary permit affidavit, please call the South Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles at 605-773-3541.
Counties within Black Hills Forest Service
- Lawrence-Spearfish, SD
- Meade-Sturgis, SD
- Pennington –Rapid City, SD
- Custer-Custer, SD
For more information visit: https://dor.sd.gov/government/county-treasurers/contact-county-treasurers/