Rally Info

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A: DON’T BE A VICTIM Every year, motorcycles are stolen during the Rally. Expensive custom bikes are popular with thieves,  please take some precautions to lower the risk of your bike being stolen:

• Be aware of where you park.
• Avoid dark, poorly lit areas.
• Pay attention to people standing around who seem to take particular interest in your bike.
• Do not leave leathers, cameras, souvenirs, etc. on your bike.
• LOCK YOUR MOTORCYCLE!
• Factory ignition switch locks are easily overcome by thieves. High-quality disc locks, wheel locks and heavy cable or chain locks are recommended in addition to factory installed devices. Inexpensive locks are generally of poorer quality and are easily broken or cut.
• Determined thieves can steal any motorcycle, but common sense and taking these extra precautions will reduce your chances of being a victim.

Have a safe Rally,
The Sturgis Police Department

City Ordinances

• Indecent Exposure – $111
• Open Container In Public -$61
• Deposit of Filth – $86
• Disorderly Conduct – $111
• Careless Driving – $91

• City Park Violations – $10
• City trespassing – $111
• Dog Running at Large – $56
• Exhibition Driving – $66
• Parking in Handicapped Zone – $100
• Reckless Driving – Custody Arrest
• Truck Routes Violations – $91
• Use of Sound Amplification Device – Court Appearance Req.
• Driving on bike path/sidewalk – $111


State Law

• Cancelled License – $144

• Violation of Restricted License – $94
• Revoked Drivers License – Custody Arrest
• Furnish Alcohol to Minor – Court Appearance Req.
• Open Container in Motor Vehicle – $94
• Possess of Controlled Substance – Custody Arrest
• Possess of Drug Paraphernalia – $244
• Possess of Marijuana – Custody Arrest
• Possess of Substances for High Abuse (Distribution) – Custody Arrest

Juvenile Laws

• Underage Alcohol Poss/Consump – Court Appearance Req.
• (Continued) in Motor Vehicle – Court Appearance Req.
• Underage Purchase of Cigarettes – $69

• State Motorcycle Laws
• Carrying Loaded or Uncased Gun – Custody Arrest
• Cyclists Overtaking in Same Ln – $94
• Eye Protection Required – $20
• Helmet Required (under age 18) – $94
• Illegal Handlebar Height – $20
• Operation W/O Motorcycle Endorse -$94

South Dakota Motorcycle Driving Laws

• 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.