Right - of - way at intersections--Unlawful speed as forfeiting right - of - way--Violation as misdemeanor

When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right - of - way to the vehicle on the right except as otherwise provided in §§ 32-26-14 to 32-26-16 , inclusive. The driver of any vehicle traveling at an unlawful speed shall forfeit any right - of - way which he might otherwise have hereunder. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0318; SL 1945, ch 188 ; SL 1989, ch 255 , § 150.