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This information has been gathered from the
Sturgis Police Department's Web Site.
We get a lot of questions concerning the Sturgis-Rally and the local Police, so here is a list of the most common laws that are violated on a regular basis, of which the Police Strictly Enforce. This is to help you, the public, become aware of these City Ordinances and State Laws so you can have a more enjoyable time while visiting here.
These fine amounts are as of July 1st 2006....
City Ordinances
Ordinance Code Bond Amount
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Indecent
Exposure |
#12.0802 |
$111.00 |
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Open
Container In Public |
#13.0155 |
$61.00 |
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Deposit
of Filth |
#12.0601 |
$86.00 |
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Disorderly
Conduct |
#13.0102 |
$111.00 |
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Careless
Driving |
#16.0219 |
$91.00 |
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City
Parking Violations |
#16.0507 |
$10.00 |
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City
Trespassing |
#13.0113 |
$111.00 |
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Dog
Running at Large |
#1.0209 |
$56.00 |
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Parking
in Handicapped Zone |
#16.0507 |
$100.00 |
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Reckless
Driving |
#16.0218 |
Custody
Arrest |
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Truck
Route Violations |
#16.0222 |
$91.00 |
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Use
of Sound Amplification Device: |
#13.0116 |
Court
Appearance Req. |
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Driving
on Bike Path / Sidewalk |
#14.0303/16.0216 |
$111.00 |
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Exhibition
Driving |
#16.0225 |
$66.00 |
Notice: All parking violations are subject to
being towed away at owners expense.
State Laws
State
SDCL
Bond Amount
| Driving while license cancelled
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#32-12-65(3) |
$144.00 |
| Violation of Restricted License |
#32-12-74 |
94.00 |
| Revoked Drivers License |
#32-12-65(1) |
Custody
Arrest |
| Furnish Alcohol to Minor (18-21) |
#35-9-1.1 |
Court
Appearance Req |
| Open Container in Motor Vehicle |
#35-1-9.1 |
$94.00 |
Notice: The
Sturgis Police Department has "zero" tolerance on all Drug Arrests no matter how small and will not relax charges on
any violations of the following laws...
| Possession
of Controlled Substance |
#22-42-5 |
Custody
Arrest |
| Possession
of Drug Paraphernalia |
#22-42A-3 |
$244.00 |
| Possession
of Marijuana |
#22-42-6 |
Custody
Arrest |
| Poss of Substances for High
Abuse (Distribution): |
#22-42-2 |
Custody Arrest |
Juvenile Laws
State SDCL Bond Amount
| Underage Alcohol Possession/Consumption |
#35-9-2 |
Court
Appearance Req |
| (Alcohol Continued) in Motor Vehicle |
#32-12-52.4 |
Court Appearance
Req |
| Underage Purchase/Poss/Consumption of Cigarettes |
#34-46-2 /
34-46-5 |
$69.00 |
Motorcycle Laws
State SDCL Bond Amount
| Carrying pistol or
revolver without a permit |
#22-14-9 |
Custody Arrest |
| Cyclists Overtaking in Same
Lane |
#32-20-9.2 |
$94.00 |
| Eye Protection Required |
#32-20-4.1 |
$20.00 |
| Helmet Required (under age 18) |
#32-20-4 |
$94.00 |
| Illegal Handlebar Height |
#32-20-3 |
$20.00 |
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Illegal Exhaust Motorcycle |
#32-20-5 |
$20.00 |
| Operation W/O Motorcycle Endorsement |
#32-20-2
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$94.00 |
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South Dakota
Motorcycle Driving Laws
Equipment:
- Every motorcycle must be
equipped with at least one but no more than two
headlamps.
- The handlebars of a
motorcycle must be no higher than the shoulder
height of the person operating the motorcycle.
- All persons under the age of
18 must wear motorcycle safety helmets that are
approved by the South Dakota Department of
Transportation.
- A person riding in an
enclosed cab attached to a motorcycle does not
have to wear a safety helmet.
- A motorcycle operator must
wear an eye protective device unless the
motorcycle is equipped with a windscreen of
sufficient height and design that protects the
motorcycle operator. When headlights are
required to be on, a motorcycle operator cannot
wear protective eye devices that are tinted or
shaded to reduce the light transmission of the
device below 35 percent.
- Motorcycles must have at
least one tail lamp, which when lighted emits a
red light visible for a distance of 500 feet.
Noise Limits: Every
motorcycle must at all times be equipped with a
muffler in good working order and in constant
operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise.
Source: AAA Motor
Law Digest, 68th (2002) Edition.
Licensing:
Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or
motor-driven cycle on public roadways in South
Dakota is required to have a driver license. You
are required to have a South Dakota driver
license if you live here for more than 90 days.
If you are a commercial driver license holder,
you must apply for a South Dakota license within
30 days. The following people can drive on a
valid license from their home state, so long as
they are at least 16 years old. South Dakota law
(SDCL 32-12-39) states that every licensee shall
have their Drivers License in their immediate
possession at all times when operating a motor
vehicle.
Military - Members of the Armed Forces on
active duty or members of foreign military on
temporary duty with the Armed Forces, as well as
their spouse and children.
Student - Students who are here to
further their education and who are considered a
non-resident for tuition purposes.
Motorcycle License — To obtain a
Motorcycle License, you must be at least 16
years of age and pass the vision, knowledge
(car/truck and motorcycle), and motorcycle
driving test. If a minor is at least 16 years of
age, but under 18 years of age, they must
complete the requirements of the Instruction
Permit and have not been convicted of a traffic
violation during the past six months prior to
obtaining the Motorcycle License. The license is
valid for 5 years, for a cost of $8.00 for
car/truck test plus $8.00 for motorcycle test.
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The are many other common State Traffic Laws that are too numerous to mention which are enforced by all Law Enforcement agencies. If you have any questions regarding these laws or ones that are not listed, please feel free to contacts the Sturgis Police Department at our e-mail address or by using one of the methods below:
Sturgis Police Department
1400 Main Street
Sturgis, South Dakota
Phone# (605) 347-5070 or (605) 347-2573
Fax# (605) 347-6828
E-Mail info@SturgisPolice.com
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