South Dakota Car Insurance: SD Auto Quote

South Dakota auto insurance

From the Black Hills to the Badlands, South Dakota is full of rugged, natural beauty and open roadways. But accidents can happen on rural roads and busy city streets, so drivers in the Mount Rushmore State need dependable protection. Learn more about car insurance in South Dakota, including minimum requirements and available discounts, and look to Progressive for personalized and affordable coverage.

Does South Dakota have minimum requirements for car insurance?

Yes. Car insurance in South Dakota is required and must include the following minimum liability coverage limits:

$25,000 in bodily injury liability per person
$50,000 in total bodily injury per accident
$25,000 in property damage liability

You can increase your auto liability coverage limits to protect your assets better, if necessary.

South Dakota also requires uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury at the following minimum limits:

$25,000 in uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury per person
$50,000 in uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury per accident

Uninsured motorist coverage for bodily injury safeguards against injuries sustained in an accident with a driver who has no insurance or not enough coverage.

Add comprehensive and collision coverage for vehicle protection

If you're leasing or financing your vehicle, your lender will likely mandate physical damage coverages. Discover how comprehensive coverage and collision coverage can protect your vehicle against damage.

Bundling your home and auto policies with Progressive can help you save. New customers nationwide who save when they switch their auto and home insurance to Progressive save over 20% on average.^*

What is the cost of South Dakota car insurance?

In 2020-2021, the average cost for a liability-only auto insurance policy (single driver/single car) from Progressive in South Dakota was $64 per month.^** Rates vary based on many factors, including your driving history, coverage selections, and location.

Are there any South Dakota car insurance discounts available?

Progressive offers a range of discounts to reduce the cost of car insurance in South Dakota, such as:

Five-year accident-free
Multi-car
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Homeowner
Online quote
Paperless
Multi-policy
Paid in full

See more auto insurance discounts.

Pro tip:

Switch and save. Customers nationwide who switch and save with Progressive can save over $650 on average.^* Get your car insurance quote today.

Check out these interesting facts about driving in South Dakota:

A 2020 South Dakota law increased the teen driver permit phase from 90 to 180 days and added additional supervised driving requirements. Learn more about adding a teen driver to your auto insurance policy.
South Dakota’s dust and windstorms can cause windshield damage from flying rocks. See how your auto insurance can cover windshield and glass damage.