Department of Transportation



70:01:02:49(3) -- Meade County speed zone rule

The effective beginning date for a Sturgis motorcycle Rally-related temporary 35 mph limited speed zone on South Dakota Highway 34 from Blanche Street easterly for 3.8 miles, is being changed from July 24 of each year to the Thursday preceding the first full weekend in August. The official Rally week begins the Monday following the first full weekend in August. The ending date for this temporary limited speed zone is being changed from August 15 to the Sunday of the second full weekend in August, which is the ending date of the official Rally week each year. The change in dates is being made to more closely align the effective period of the temporary reduced speed zone to the dates of the heaviest Rally-related traffic, while minimizing the impact on normal traffic in the area.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.






Interim Rules Hearing
Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
04/28/2016
04/27/2016
06/01/2016
06/03/2016
06/23/2016
Agency Contact: Karla Engle mail to: DOTAdminRules@state.sd.us