Motorist's refusal to submit to chemical test of intoxication admissible--Privilege against self-incrimination may not be claimed

Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision 19-19-512(a), when a person stands trial for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as provided under § 32-23-1 , and that person has refused chemical analysis, as provided in § 32-23-10 , such refusal is admissible into evidence. Such person may not claim privilege against self-incrimination with regard to admission of refusal to submit to chemical analysis. Source: SL 1980, ch 230 , § 2; SDCL §