S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-29
Unlicensable persons--Minors under sixteen--Exceptions
The Department of Public Safety may not issue any license under this chapter to any person who is under the age of sixteen years, except that the department may issue a restricted minor's permit, motorcycle restricted minor's permit, instruction permit, or motorcycle instruction permit as provided in §§ 32-12-11 to 32-12-15 , inclusive, 32-12-11.1 , and 32-12-12.1 , to any person who is at least fourteen years of age.
Source: SL 1959, ch 261, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 44.03B03 (1); SL 2001, ch 171, § 30; SL 2003, ch 272, § 23.