Chapter 12.28
SKATE DEVICES

Sections:

12.28.010    Skate device defined.

12.28.020    Operation prohibited.

12.28.030    Violation—Penalty.

12.28.010 Skate device defined.

In this chapter, “skate device” means skateboard, roller skates, scooters, coasters, or any other nonmotorized device with wheels or rollers upon which a person may ride. This definition does not apply to wagons, wheel chairs and strollers or other devices designed and used for the purpose of transporting children, infants, physically challenged, or incapacitated persons, or to bicycles, or carts or other devices intended and used for transporting merchandise or materials, as long as they are used for the purposes for which they are intended. (Prior code § 13.60.010)

12.28.020 Operation prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to:

A.    Operate or ride a skate device on any public or private property where signs are posted prohibiting such use;

B.    Ride a skate device on any public property without exercising due care for the safety of other persons;

C.    Attach to any moving motorized vehicle while riding a skate device. (Prior code § 13.60.020)

12.28.030 Violation—Penalty.

A.    The offense for any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall be as follows:

1.    For the first offense a written warning shall be given and the skate device may be confiscated for ten (10) calendar days.

2.    For the second offense a fifty dollar ($50.00) fine shall be paid and the skate device may be confiscated for thirty (30) calendar days.

3.    For the third offense a one hundred dollar ($100.00) fine shall be paid and the skate device shall be permanently confiscated.

B.    Upon the discretion of the court, community work service may be performed in lieu of payment of the fine.

C.    The Wasilla City police department may confiscate skate devices as authorized in this section.

D.    In cases involving a contested citation, a confiscated skate device shall be held as evidence, not released until a mandated court appearance is satisfied, and dealt with as ordered by the court. (Prior code § 13.60.030)