Possible Traffic Stops In Minnesota During Sturgis Bike Week

Posted 8/1/2007

Information comes to us regarding possible traffic stops or check points in Minnesota, along Interstate 90.  These stops may take place between exits 93 and 107, in Marin County.

All indications are that the stops will occur during the week of August 1-5, 2007, which just happens to coincide with the Sturgis Bike Rally.  As usual for this time of year, there will be a heavy concentration of motorcycle traffic through Minnesota as bikers head for Sturgis.

These investigative stops will presumably target motorcyclists who exhibit strange behavior or riding habits, or display certain club affiliations. There could be lengthy delays as officers conduct their investigations.  Some of these stops could be in violation of Minnesota Supreme Court rulings on traffic stops and highway check points.

If you don’t have your Constitutional Rights card in your wallet, call Tony at 1-800-800-5678 for your free copy.  Knowing your rights doesn’t guarantee they will not be violated, but at least you will know if they have been and you may seek justice or a remedy in the courts.

Never become confrontational at the scene of a stop. Request the officer’s name and department information and the reason for the stop. Be polite but firm in asserting your right to leave if you are not under arrest. Obey all Minnesota traffic laws and equipment requirements. Check with the Minnesota DOT or go online to search the statutes concerning traffic and equipment laws for motorcycles. Do not carry any contraband on your person or bike and keep any prescription medications in the bottle they came in along with the pharmacies label and doctors name.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip to Sturgis this year.

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