South Dakota pilot car regulations

Certification: not published. South Dakota's escort rules (ARSD 70:03:01:20-21) say nothing about an escort driver certification.

From South Dakota's own rules and pages, checked 2026-10-24. Rules change: the state's page is the last word.

Escort vehicle

Any licensed motor vehicle can be an escort, but not a motorcycle. Cover or take down the signs when you are not escorting.Source

Sign

Signs with wording such as WIDE LOAD AHEAD or WIDE LONG LOAD in letters at least 12 inches high; WIDE LONG LOAD on the front of the leading escort, WIDE LOAD AHEAD on the back of the trailing escort. Covered or removed when not escorting.

Lights

A revolving amber light or two two-way flashing amber lights, at least 4 inches in diameter.

Flags

Bright red or orange flags at least 12 inches square mounted on brackets or standards on each side of the sign.