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In Sturgis, Our Favorite Place
to Eat & Drink!
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Police & The Sturgis
Rally |
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Heavy
police presence in Sturgis and on the highways is why so
many stolen motorcycles are recovered and why there are
so few alcohol-related traffic deaths.
You'll
start seeing an intense police presence as soon as you
hit the South Dakota state line. You'll realize when you
get to Sturgis that you've never seen this many police
anywhere in the world.
The
following tips are offered to help you have an
uninterrupted vacation: |
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- Don't drink and drive. That's why we
started a biker campground in the first place - so you can
party safely.
- Make certain you have photo
identification with you.
- Make certain all the lights and safety
devices are properly functioning on your vehicle.
- Inspect your bike before you come to SD,
especially if you've purchased an older bike and you know it
has pieces of other motorcycles on it. There will be
motorcycle theft specialists here from all over the
continent who will walk around the towns' streets and
inspect serial numbers. The law requires them to seize any
motorcycle which has parts with inconsistent numbers or if
the serial numbers look like they've been altered. If you
have such a bike, either ride a different bike or be certain
to bring along written documentation to prove the legality
of the inconsistent or altered-looking numbers.
- Do not, if you're driving a 4-wheeled
vehicle, hang anything from the mirror. Not even a crucifix
or a thread.
- Check SD law if you've any questionable
equipment, like radically extended handle bars.
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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. |
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Ordinance |
Code |
Bond Amt
(1997) |
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Indecent
Exposure |
#12.0801 |
$90.00 |
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Open
Container In Public |
#13.0155 |
$75.00 |
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Deposit of
Filth |
#12.0601 |
$65.00 |
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Disorderly
Conduct |
#13.0102 |
Custody
Arrest |
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Careless
Driving |
#16.0219 |
$80.00 |
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City Park
Violations |
#16.0507 |
$40.00 |
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City
Trespassing |
#13.0113 |
$90.00 |
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Dog Running
at Large |
#1.0209 |
$40.00 |
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Exhibition
Driving |
#16.0225 |
$55.00 |
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Parking in
Handicapped Zone |
(See State
Violation) |
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Reckless
Driving |
#16.0218 |
Custody
Arrest |
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Truck Routes
Violations |
#16.0222 |
Court
Appearance Req. |
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Use of
Mechanical & Electric Sound Amplification Device: |
#13.0116 |
Court
Appearance Req. |
| State
Law |
SDCL |
Bond
Amt (1997) |
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Cancelled License |
#32-12-65(3) |
$100.00 |
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Violation of Restricted License |
#32-12-74 |
$50.00 |
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Revoked Drivers License |
#32-12-65(1) |
Custody Arrest |
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Furnish Alcohol to Minor |
#35-9-1.1 |
$100.00 |
| Open
Container in Motor Vehicle |
#35-1-9.1 |
$75.00 |
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...
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Possession of Controlled Substance |
#22-42-5 |
Custody Arrest |
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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia |
#22-42A-3 |
$100.00 |
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Possession of Marijuana |
#22-42-6 |
Custody Arrest |
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Possessioon of Substances for High Abuse (Distribution): |
#22-42-2 |
Custody Arrest |
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Underage Alcohol Possession/Consumption |
#35-9-2 |
$75.00 |
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(Continued) in Motor Vehicle |
#32-12-52.4 |
Court
Appearance Req. |
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Underage Purchase of Cigarettes |
#34-46-2 |
$50.00 |
| State
Law |
SDCL |
Bond
Amt (1997) |
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Carrying Loaded or Uncased Gun |
#32-20-6.6 |
$75.00 |
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Cyclists Overtaking in Same Lane |
#32-20-9.2 |
$75.00 |
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Protection Required |
#32-20-4.1 |
$20.00 |
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Helmet Required (under age 18) |
#32-20-4 |
$50.00 |
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Illegal Handlebar Height |
#32-20-5 |
$20.00 |
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Operation W/O Motorcycle Endorse |
#32-20-2 |
$75.00 |
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