Online Micromobility Safety in South Dakota

If you were asked to complete a Micromobility Safety class in South Dakota—after a ticket, as part of diversion or probation, or for school or work—this page helps you confirm what to take and how to get it accepted. CourtCure offers a focused online course on safe operation, visibility, roadway awareness, and responsible use of small mobility devices. Choose the 2‑hour or 4‑hour option your authority requests, complete it on your schedule, and download your completion document when finished. Because South Dakota law and local ordinances treat e‑bikes, scooters, and other devices differently depending on device class and location, acceptance is determined by the authority handling your matter. Use the guidance below to verify your hours, provider acceptance, and submission steps before you enroll so your time and effort meet the requirement tied to your case or referral.

What counts as “micromobility” in South Dakota depends on device type and location. State law adopts the three‑class e‑bike system (Class 1 pedal‑assist to 20 mph; Class 2 throttle‑capable to 20 mph; Class 3 pedal‑assist to 28 mph) and sets special rules for Class 3: operators must be at least 16 years old, riders under 18 on Class 3 must wear a helmet, and Class 3 use on certain nonmotorized trails is limited unless specifically allowed. South Dakota also defines “motorized foot scooters” (standing e‑scooters) and exempts them from many motor‑vehicle requirements, while giving cities authority to decide if and where scooters may operate on streets and paths. State sidewalk law allows bicycles and motorized foot scooters on sidewalks unless a municipality restricts them. Local rules can be quite specific: Sioux Falls’ Recreation Trail allows Class 1 and Class 2 e‑bikes but prohibits Class 3 e‑bikes and electric scooters; park signage and city code reflect those limits. Separately, the statewide 3‑foot/6‑foot safe‑passing statute requires motorists to give vulnerable users extra space, which underscores the importance of visibility, lane positioning, and predictable riding—especially on higher‑speed rural roads. If your citation involves a park, trail, sidewalk, or specific city street, check the exact rule that applies at that spot (city ordinance, trail policy, or state park regulation) and verify what your referring authority wants from an education course before you purchase.

South Dakota does not set a single statewide micromobility safety course requirement. Acceptance for diversion, sentencing, probation, school, or workplace purposes is decided by the requesting authority (for example, a city attorney, judge, probation officer, campus, or employer). Before you enroll, confirm the required hours (2 or 4), whether online coursework is allowed, the due date, any provider preapproval, and what completion document or submission method is needed. Local rules matter: some communities regulate where and how devices like e‑bikes and motorized foot scooters may operate, so authorities may tailor education requirements to the cited conduct. If you are unsure who to ask, check your citation paperwork or contact the clerk or administrator listed on your notice to verify acceptance details in writing.