Chapter 10.30
SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLERSKATES
Sections:
10.30.010 Definitions.
“Downtown area” means that area within the city of Coos Bay zoned central commercial (C-1) pursuant to CBMC Title 17, as amended.
Negligent. A person is negligent when he or she fails to be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a result will occur or a circumstance exists.
Reckless. A person is reckless when he or she is aware of and consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a result will occur or a circumstance exists.
“Recreational street” means any street, or portion thereof, designated and posted to restrict traffic and permit recreational use.
“Rollerskates” means a pair of shoes with small wheels attached which are used for gliding on a paved surface. As used in this chapter, “rollerskates” includes in-line skates.
“Sidewalk” means any paved walk for pedestrians. As used in this chapter, “sidewalk” includes the city of Coos Bay facility known as “the Boardwalk.”
“Skateboard” means a short board mounted on small wheels that is used for coasting and often for performing athletic stunts. As used in this chapter, “skateboard” includes coasters, toy vehicles, and other similar devices.
“Street” means any thoroughfare. As used in this chapter, “street” includes any alley. [Ord. 233 § 1, 1996; Ord. 228 § 1, 1996].
10.30.020 Prohibited acts.
(1) No person shall ride or use a skateboard or rollerskates on any street, other than a recreational street, except while crossing at a designated crosswalk. No person shall ride or use a skateboard in the downtown area or on any parking lot.
(2) No person shall ride on or use a skateboard or rollerskates in a negligent or reckless manner. All persons riding on or using a skateboard or rollerskates shall yield right-of-way to any pedestrian or motorized vehicle.
(3) No person shall ride or use a skateboard or rollerskates on any street, plaza, parking lot or other private or public area where such street, plaza, parking lot or other area has been posted against the use of skateboards or rollerskates. [Ord. 295 § 1, 2000; Ord. 233 § 2, 1996; Ord. 228 § 2, 1996].
10.30.030 Penalties.
(1) Impoundment. At the time any person is stopped and a citation issued for a violation of this chapter, any skateboard used in the violation may be immediately seized and impounded as evidence by the officer issuing the citation.
(2) Fines. Upon first conviction for a violation of this chapter, a fine shall be imposed, not to exceed $500.00; a mandatory minimum fine as prescribed by ORS shall be imposed. Subsequent convictions shall be subject to enhanced penalties as provided by subsection (3) of this section.
(3) Repeat Offenders. Any person convicted of a violation of this chapter on successive occasions shall be subject to enhanced penalties. If a person is convicted of a second offense within one year of his or her first conviction, then the fine imposed shall be an amount not less than twice the amount of the fine imposed upon the first conviction. If a person is convicted of a third offense at any time thereafter, then the fine imposed shall be an amount not less than double the fine imposed for the second conviction, and the person’s skateboard shall be forfeited. [Ord. 422 § 1, 2010].