Chapter 10.06
SKATEBOARDS, GO-CARTS AND OTHER LOCOMOTIVE DEVICES
Sections:
10.06.020 Operation of go-carts prohibited.
10.06.030 Operation of skateboards or other locomotive devices.
10.06.040 Standing on skateboard or scooter required.
10.06.060 Third-party liability.
10.06.010 Definitions.
A. “Skateboard” means a flat or curved board, mounted on two or more casters or wheels, manually propelled, and usually made of wood, plastic or fiberglass.
B. “Go-cart” means a motorized framework, mounted on two or more casters or wheels, that is used to carry one or more persons and is not licensed as a motor vehicle to be driven on public highways.
C. “Other locomotive devices” means devices commonly known as roller skates, roller blades, tricycles, coasters, wagons, soapbox carts, scooters, sleds, toboggans, inner tubes, skis or similar manually propelled devices used to carry a person or persons other than bicycles. (Ord. 1082 § 1, 1995)
10.06.020 Operation of go-carts prohibited.
No person may ride or operate a go-cart on any public street, highway, roadway, driveway or parking area open to the public for vehicular travel, or upon any public sidewalk. (Ord. 1082 § 1, 1995)
10.06.030 Operation of skateboards or other locomotive devices.
No person may ride or operate a skateboard or other locomotive device:
A. Upon any public street, highway, roadway, driveway or parking area open to the public for vehicular travel;
B. Upon any public sidewalk within the area bounded by the following streets, including the sidewalks on both sides of the following streets:
Fourth Avenue on the west;
Vista Drive on the north;
First Avenue on the east; and
Alder Street on the south.
Also, on Main Street from Interstate 5 to Sterling Avenue;
C. Upon any public sidewalk without yielding to any pedestrian;
D. Upon any public sidewalk in front of any building which has doors which open onto or from said sidewalk;
E. Upon any public sidewalk between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise;
F. Upon any public or private property where signs prohibit the activity;
G. In a manner endangering or likely to endanger the safety of persons or property;
H. While being pushed or pulled by any motorized vehicle;
I. While utilizing any type of ramp or other object upon any sidewalk. (Ord. 1082 § 1, 1995)
10.06.040 Standing on skateboard or scooter required.
No person may ride or operate a skateboard or scooter while sitting or lying on the skateboard or scooter at any time. (Ord. 1082 § 1, 1995)
10.06.050 Penalties.
The first two violations of this chapter within a five-year period shall constitute civil infractions and the third or subsequent violations shall constitute gross misdemeanors. The penalties for any infractions or crimes established under this chapter shall be as follows:
A. First Violation. For the first violation of this chapter within a five-year period, a civil penalty of up to $250.00, to include all costs and assessments, or, in the alternative, the forfeiture, without a court appearance, of $75.00 if no accident, damage or injury is involved, or $150.00 if an accident, damage or injury is involved. The court may authorize community service in lieu of all or part of this civil penalty.
B. Second Violation. For a second violation of this chapter within a five-year period, a civil penalty of up to $250.00. Fifty dollars of the civil penalty shall not be suspended or deferred, but the court may authorize community service in lieu of all or part of this civil penalty.
C. Third or Subsequent Violation(s). Every person found to have committed a third or subsequent violation of this chapter within a five-year period shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $250.00 nor more than $500.00. (Ord. 1082 § 1, 1995)
10.06.060 Third-party liability.
A. It is expressly the purpose of this chapter to provide for and promote the health, safety and welfare of the general public and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be protected or benefitted by the terms of this chapter.
B. It is the specific intent of this chapter that no provision nor any term used in this chapter is intended to impose any duty whatsoever upon the City or any of its officers or employees, for whom the implementation and enforcement of this chapter shall be discretionary and not mandatory.
C. Nothing contained in this chapter is intended nor shall be construed to create or form the basis of any liability on the part of the City, or its officers, employees or agents, for any injury or damage resulting from any action or inaction on the part of the City related in any manner to the enforcement of this chapter by its officers, employees or agents. (Ord. 1082 § 1, 1995)