Chapter 10.25
SKATEBOARDS, SKATES, SCOOTERS AND SIMILAR DEVICES
Sections:
10.25.040 Violation – Penalty.
10.25.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the orderly operation of skateboards, skates, scooters, rollerblades, inline skates or other similar devices within the city limits. [Ord. 23-420-O § 1].
10.25.020 Definitions.
“City” means the city of Rogue River.
“Inline skates” or “rollerblades” mean a roller skate with typically hard rubber wheels in a straight line resembling the blade of an ice skate.
“Motor-assisted scooter” means a scooter that is designed to be operated on the ground with not more than three wheels, has handlebars and a foot support or seat for the operator’s use, can be propelled by motor or human propulsion and is equipped with a power source that is incapable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of greater than 24 miles per hour on level ground. If the power source is a combination engine, has a piston or rotor displacement of 35 cubic centimeters or less regardless of the number of chambers in the power source; or if the power source is electric, has a power output of not more than 1,000 watts.
“Operate” means to ride upon, drive, propel or otherwise convey oneself or others on skateboards, skates, scooters, rollerblades, inline skates, or other similar devices. Also includes accessory activities such as lubricating surfaces to increase speed, etc.
“Private property” means real property which is neither owned nor maintained by a government agency.
“Protective helmet” means an approved protective rigid head covering for use while operating a skateboard, roller skates, scooter, rollerblades or other similar devices.
“Public parking lots” means parking lots owned and maintained by the city of Rogue River, including the parking lots in the downtown area and any future parking lots.
“Public parks” means parks owned and maintained by the city of Rogue River, specifically Anna Classick Bicentennial Park, Palmerton Arboretum Park, Fleming Memorial Park, Coyote Evans Wayside Park, Rooster Park and any future parks.
“Scooter” means a vehicle that typically has two or more wheels with a low footboard between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled either by pushing on foot against the ground or by a motor.
“Skateboard” means a narrow board having two or more wheels mounted under it, ridden in a standing or crouching position, propelled by foot or motor, and often used to perform stunts.
“Skates” means sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs.
“Unsafe manner” means to operate a skateboard, skates, scooters, rollerblades, inline skates, or similar devices in such a manner that may endanger the health and safety of the rider and/or any member of the public. [Ord. 23-420-O § 1].
10.25.030 Regulations for skateboards, skates, scooters, rollerblades, inline skates or similar devices in public rights-of-way.
A. All persons under 16 years of age are required to wear a protective helmet. Any person who fails to wear a protective helmet specifically made and approved for riding upon or operating a skateboard, skates, scooter, rollerblades, inline skates, or other similar devices commits the offense of failure to wear protective headgear.
B. No person will construct any ramp, jump or similar device intended for use by a person with a skateboard, skates, scooter, rollerblades, inline skates or similar device on any city-owned streets, sidewalks, alleys, walkways, parks, highways, driveways, or other city-owned property in the city of Rogue River.
C. No person shall operate a skateboard, skates, scooter, rollerblades, inline skates or similar device so as to endanger any pedestrian on any public way or in such a manner as might discourage any pedestrian from the peaceful use of such public ways in or upon streets or roadways. [Ord. 23-420-O § 1].
10.25.040 Violation – Penalty.
Any person, association or other entity that violates this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50.00 and not more than $200.00 for each violation. Police may confiscate any violating skateboard, skates, scooters, rollerblades, inline skates, or other similar devices at time of issuing ticket. Any person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at time of arraignment. [Ord. 23-420-O § 1].