Chapter 10.32
SKATEBOARDS AND SIMILAR DEVICES
Sections:
10.32.020 Use of skateboards and similar devices restricted.
10.32.030 Parental responsibility.
10.32.040 Violation – Penalty.
10.32.010 Definitions.
A. “Skateboard” means a short board composed of lumber, plastic or other substitute to which is attached a set of rollerskate wheels or similar wheels, which device is used primarily by children at play and is usually propelled along a smooth paved hard surface by the user who sometimes stands, sits, kneels or lays upon the device while it is in motion.
B. “Go-cart” means a vehicle distinguished by its small wheels, usually four, capable of carrying one person, the operator, propelled by a gas engine, used or operated on a smooth hard surface and designed for sport or use as a toy rather than for transportation.
C. “Scooter” and “soap box cart” mean a small-wheeled cart or wagon, upon or in which one or more children ride, having no mechanical driving power, and which is usually propelled by foot by the operator, or pushed by an assistant, or permitted to coast downhill by the pull of gravity. (Ord. 546 § 1, 1995).
10.32.020 Use of skateboards and similar devices restricted.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard, scooter, soap box cart or go-cart upon, over and along the public streets, alleys, sidewalks and other public rights-of-way, and any parking lots or other public place, whether publicly or privately owned, unless, with regard to privately owned places, that person has the express permission of the owner. (Ord. 546 § 2, 1995).
10.32.030 Parental responsibility.
A. It is unlawful for any parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of any minor child under the age of 18 years of age to knowingly permit any such minor child to operate a skateboard, scooter, go-cart or soap box cart in violation of this chapter.
B. Should any minor child under the age of 18 years be found to have violated the provisions of this chapter more than one time, the parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of any such minor child shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable according to YMC 10.32.040. (Ord. 546 § 3, 1995).
10.32.040 Violation – Penalty.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter, upon conviction, shall be punished by the imposition of a monetary penalty of not more than $250.00. Community service hours may be imposed in lieu of a monetary penalty. (Ord. 546 § 4, 1995).