A quick note from Sturgis Police: Because of certain liabilities, handicap parking on Sturgis Main St is NOT ALLOWED unless you have a Handicap Permit. It's a $100 fine.
Section 5 – Violations and Bonds
(Revised 2016)
Most Common City Violations
|
Violation |
Bond Amount |
|
Panhandling/Soliciting |
$130.00 |
|
Camping in the Street/City Trespassing |
$130.00 |
|
Careless Driving |
$110.00 |
|
City Parking Violations (City Parking Ticket) |
$10.00 |
|
Curfew Violation (Juvenile Offense – Do not bond) |
N/A |
|
Deposit of Filth in Public Place (Littering) |
$105.00 |
|
Disorderly Conduct |
$130.00 |
|
Dog Running at Large (1st offense) |
$75.00 |
|
Driving on Bike Path / Sidewalk |
$130.00 |
|
Exhibition Driving |
$85.00 |
|
Indecent Exposure |
$130.00 |
|
Open Container in Public |
$80.00 |
|
Parking in Handicap Zone (Use City Parking Ticket) |
$100.00 |
|
Selling on the Street (Same as Unlawful Obstruct Streets etc.) |
$105.00 |
|
Speeding in City Limits |
Same as State |
|
Stop Light/Stop Sign Violation |
$110.00 |
|
Truck Routes & Use of Streets by Trucks |
$110.00 |
|
U-Turn Prohibited |
$85.00 |
|
Wrong Way on One Way Street |
$110.00 |
Speeding – State or City on other than Interstate Highways
|
MPH Over Limit |
Fine Total |
|
1 to 5 |
$85.00 |
|
6 to 10 |
$105.00 |
|
11 to 15 |
$125.00 |
|
16 to 20 |
$145.00 |
|
21 to 25 |
$166.00 |
|
26 & Over |
$220.00 |
Most Common State Violations
Drug/Alcohol Violations
|
Violation |
Bond Amount |
|
Furnishing Alcohol to Minor 18-21 |
Court A/R |
|
Open Container in Motor Vehicle |
$120.00 |
|
Possession of Controlled Substance |
Custody Arrest |
|
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia |
$270.00 |
|
Possession of Marijuana |
Custody Arrest |
|
Possession of Substances for High Abuse (Distribution) |
Custody Arrest |
|
Underage Alcohol Purchase/Possession/Consumption |
Court A/R |
|
Underage Purchase/Possession/Consumption of Cigarettes |
$95.00 |
Motorcycle Violations
|
Violation |
Bond Amount |
|
Cyclist Overtaking and Passing M/V in same lame |
$120.00 |
|
Eye Protection Required |
$25.00 |
|
Helmet Required under Age 18 |
$120.00 |
|
Illegal Handlebar Height |
$25.00 |
|
Illegal Motorcycle Exhaust |
$25.00 |
|
Operation Without Motorcycle Endorsement |
$120.00 |
Driver's License Violation
|
Violation |
Bond Amount |
|
Canceled License |
$170.00 |
|
No Driver's License |
$120.00 |
|
Revoked License |
Custody Arrest |
|
Suspended License |
$270.00 |
|
Violation of License Restrictions |
$120.00 |
Vehicle Registration Offenses
|
Violation |
Bond Amount |
|
Expired Validation Sticker |
$120.00 |
|
No Proper Vehicle Registration |
$120.00 |
|
Operations Without License Plates |
$120.00 |
|
Substitution of License Plates |
$120.00 |
Weapons Violations
|
Violation |
Bond Amount |
|
Carrying pistol or revolver without a permit Info from Sturgis Chief of Police Geody Vandewater Open carry is legal in South Dakota and does not require a concealed pistol permit. Firearms may be transported in vehicles if they are clearly visible. When buying a handgun from a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder, an application to purchase a handgun must be filled out by the buyer and submitted to the FBI NICS by the seller. Beginning June 1, 2009, anyone who passes the federal background check will be able to take possession of any firearm immediately, per SB0070. South Dakota has state preemption of firearms laws. Units of local government may not restrict the possession, transportation, sale, transfer, ownership, manufacture, or repair of firearms or ammunition or their components. Preemption was further strengthened in 2019 by preventing local governments from restricting, prohibiting, imposing a tax, license requirement, or license fee on any of the above actions, plus the storage and purchase of firearm, ammunition, or components. It also mandates the attorney general to seek injunctive relief from any locality that violates preemption. Firearms manufacturers, distributors, and sellers are not liable for injury caused by the use of firearms. |
Custody Arrest |
Traffic Violations
|
Violation |
Bond Amount |
|
Careless Driving |
$120.00 |
|
Exhibition Driving |
$120.00 |
|
Fail to Immediately report Accident with Minor Damage |
$120.00 |
|
Failure to Dim Headlights |
$120.00 |
|
Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle (Move Over Law) |
$120.00 |
|
Following Too Closely |
$120.00 |
|
Illegal Barrier or Median Crossing |
$120.00 |
|
Illegal U-turn |
$120.00 |
|
Littering from Motor Vehicle |
$170.00 |
|
Parking in Handicap Zone |
(Use City Ticket) $100.00 |
|
Pass in No Passing Zone |
$120.00 |
|
Reckless Driving |
Custody Arrest |
|
Stop Sign/Light Violation |
$120.00 |
|
Throwing Match or Burning Object from Vehicle |
$120.00 |
|
Violation of Right of Way |
$120.00 |
