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.
City Ordinances
Ordinance Code Bond Amt (2005)
Indecent Exposure #12.0802 $111.00
Open Container In Public #13.0155 $61.00
Deposit of Filth #12.0601 $86.00
Disorderly Conduct #13.0102 111.00
Careless Driving #16.0219 $91.00
City Park Violations #16.0507 $56.00
City trespassing #13.0113 $111.00
Dog Running at Large #1.0209 $56.00
Exhibition Driving #16.0225 $66.00
Parking in Handicapped Zone #32-30-11.4 119.00
Reckless Driving #16.0218 Custody Arrest
Truck Routes Violations #16.0222 91.00
Use of Sound Amplification Device #13.0116 Court Appearance Req.
State Laws
State Law SDCL Bond Amt (2005)
Cancelled License #32-12-65(3) $119.00
Violation of Restricted License #32-12-74 $69.00
Revoked Drivers License #32-12-65(1) Custody Arrest
Furnish Alcohol to Minor #35-9-1.1 Court Appearance Req
Open Container in Motor Veh #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...
Possess of Controlled Substance #22-42-5 Custody Arrest
Possess of Drug Paraphernalia #22-42A-3 $244.00
Possess of Marijuana #22-42-6 Custody Arrest
Possess of Substances for
High Abuse (Distribution):
#22-42-2 Custody Arrest

Juvenile Laws
Underage Alcohol Poss/Consump #35-9-2 Court Appearance Req
(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 Law SDCL Bond Amt (2005)
Carrying Loaded or Uncased Gun #32-20-6.6 $94.00
Cyclists Overtaking in Same Ln #32-20-9.2 $94.00
Eye Protection Required #32-20-4.1 $20.00
Helmet Required (under age 18) #32-20-4 $69.00
Illegal Handlebar Height #32-20-5 $20.00
Operation W/O Motorcycle Endorse #32-20-2 $94.00