Chapter 10.12
TOY VEHICLES
Sections:
10.12.030 Violation – Penalty.
10.12.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. “Go-cart” means a framework mounted on two or more casters or wheels, that can be drawn or pushed by hand, or is motorized, and is normally assembled from materials found around the home.
B. “Skateboard” means a flat or curved board, mounted on two or more casters or wheels, manually propelled, and usually made of wood, plastic, fiberglass or similar materials.
C. “Sled” means a framework mounted on rails or runners, manually propelled, normally used during periods of snow or icy weather conditions.
D. “Wheeled or propelled toy” means a wheeled device other than a bicycle, but including tricycles, “big wheels,” roller skates, scooters, any coasters or toy vehicles or similar devices, and toys used in mobile travel over or upon a paved surface, further including inner tubes, air mattresses, and any similar such instrumentality. (Ord. 178.A § 1(part), 2002)
10.12.020 Prohibitions.
A. It is unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard, go-cart, sled or wheeled or propelled toy in a manner endangering or likely to endanger the safety of persons or property.
B. It is unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard, go-cart, sled, or wheeled or propelled toy upon any roadway open to vehicular travel; upon any public sidewalk within twenty-five feet of any pedestrian; or upon any public sidewalk in front of any building which has doors which open onto or from said sidewalk. An exception to this subsection is a parade, which is otherwise officially sponsored or approved by the city.
C. It is unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard, go-cart, sled, or wheeled or propelled toy upon any sidewalk in a commercial area open to the public; upon any parking lot in a commercial area open to the public; or upon any alleyway in a commercial area open to the public.
D. It is unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard by sitting, laying or otherwise being positioned such that at least one foot is not on the flat surface of the skateboard at any time.
E. It is unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard, go-cart, sled, wheeled or propelled toy while being towed or pushed by any motorized vehicle. (Ord. 178.A § 1(part), 2002)
10.12.030 Violation – Penalty.
Any person in violation of or failing to comply with any provision of this chapter or who knowingly permits such violation through lack of proper oversight or supervision shall be declared unlawful. Violations or failures to comply with any provisions of this chapter shall constitute a nontraffic civil infraction as provided for in BMC 1.28.030 and shall be punished in accordance with the current general fine and penalty provisions for a Class A civil infraction. Failure to respond to a civil infraction or a second and subsequent violation for the same offense shall be issued a Class B civil infraction. Failure to respond to any infraction, third or subsequent violation, shall constitute a misdemeanor and may be prosecuted as such. These fines shall be in addition to any other remedy allowed by this code or laws of the state of Washington. (Ord. 178.A § 1(part), 2002)