Chapter 9.14
Skateboards, Roller Skates, Roller Blades, Coasters and Go-Carts
Sections:
9.14.030 Violation--Penalties.
9.14.010 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
(a) “Skateboard” means a board mounted upon a set of wheels and designed to be ridden by a person.
(b) “Roller skates” or “roller blades” means a pair of shoes or boots, each of which is mounted upon a set of wheels, designed to allow the wearer to roll forward or backward.
(c) “Coaster” means a board mounted upon two or more wheels and steered by means of an upright handle, designed to be ridden by a person.
(d) “Go-cart” means a small, open, motorized vehicle, not required to be licensed under State law and usually operated for recreational purposes.
(e) “To operate” means to ride, drive, or otherwise use one of the devices described above as a means of transport.
(f) “To operate in a negligent manner” means to operate one of the devices described above recklessly or without ordinary care for the safety of oneself or others. Examples of negligent operation include, but are not limited to, failure to yield to pedestrians or motor vehicle traffic, failure to obey the instructions of traffic control devices, and operation of the device at an unreasonable speed given the conditions in the area and the ability of the operator to slow or stop the device.
(g) “Laned roadway” means any street or road of sufficient width to accommodate two or more separate lanes of motor vehicle traffic, divided into clearly marked lanes, and extending to the curb or the edge of the pavement.
(h) “Business district” means all areas within 300 feet of any building in use for business or industrial purposes, including, but not limited to, hotels, banks, retail stores, office buildings, public schools, and other public buildings, and all streets, sidewalks, parking strips, public squares or plazas, parks, and parking lots within such areas. (Ord. 02-706 § 1; Ord. 08-864 § 1).
9.14.020 Prohibited acts.
(a) No skateboard, roller skates or roller blades, coaster, or go-cart shall be operated in a negligent manner. Such devices shall be operated at a reasonable speed, and with regard for the safety of the operator and others. In areas where they may lawfully operate such devices, operators of skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, coasters, or go-carts shall obey all traffic laws, traffic signals, signs and other traffic control devices, unless directed otherwise by a police officer.
(b) No person shall, while operating a skateboard, roller skates, roller blades, or coaster, hold on to a moving vehicle, motorcycle, or moped.
(c) No person shall operate a skateboard, roller skates or roller blades, coaster, or go-cart on any part of any laned roadway within the City of DuPont.
(d) No person shall operate a skateboard, roller skates or roller blades, coaster, or go-cart within the area of any business district within the City of DuPont.
(e) Persons who operate skateboards, roller skates or roller blades, coasters or go-carts within the City of DuPont shall, while operating such devices, wear helmets of the type worn by bicyclists. The helmet shall be equipped with a chin strap, which shall be securely fastened while worn by the operator. (Ord. 02-706 § 2; Ord. 08-864 § 1).
9.14.030 Violation--Penalties.
Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of the requirements, of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter 1.17 DMC, Enforcement. (Ord. 02-706 § 3; Ord. 08-864 § 1).