South Dakota DUI Auto Insurance Impact Calculator 2026
State-specific DUI cost estimates for South Dakota, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.
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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
- Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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South Dakota DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in South Dakota?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in South Dakota typically run $1,500 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $0 to $2,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $12,832 (range $6,038 to $20,241) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in South Dakota?
A first-offense DUI conviction in South Dakota carries a license suspension of 30 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in South Dakota for a first DUI?
Our South Dakota data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense DUI.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in South Dakota?
South Dakota requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in South Dakota?
South Dakota does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.
South Dakota DUI figures this calculator uses
- SR-22 filing period
- 3 years
- Typical premium increase after a conviction (estimate)
- 70% to 150%
- License suspension, first offense
- 30 days
Statutory figures were checked against South Dakota law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (current annual auto insurance premium: $1,000 - $1,500/year; offense number: First offense):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Premium Increase | $1,320 |
| Year 2 Premium Increase | $1,254 |
| Year 3 Premium Increase | $1,122 |
| SR-22 Filing (3 years) | $25 |
| Estimated total (range $2,241 to $5,360) | $3,721 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in South Dakota comes to about $12,832, the 44th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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