Whitson v. Department of Public Safety

Appellant appeals from a judgment revoking his driver’s license for one year. Appellant’s sole contention is, in his words, that there was no “legal cause” to stop him.

The incident that led to appellant’s stop and arrest occurred near the intersection of Russell Street and Main Street in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Russell Street, eastbound, has two lanes. As Russell approaches Main Street, two signs warn motorists in the right eastbound lane that they must turn right at Main Street. After the intersection with Main, Russell Street curves to the left. The left eastbound lane becomes the only…