CHAPTER 72: TOY VEHICLES
Section
Skateboards and the Like
   72.01   Definitions
   72.02   Operating skateboard, wheeling or sliding device prohibited
Golf Carts
   72.15   Definitions
   72.16   Operation generally
   72.17   Operator requirements
   72.18   Registration; fee
   72.19   Proof of financial responsibility
   72.20   Equipment
   72.21   Occupants of golf carts
   72.22   Time of operation
   72.23   Exempt vehicles
 
   72.99   Penalty
SKATEBOARDS AND THE LIKE
§ 72.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   RECKLESS OR HAZARDOUS OPERATION. Operation of a skateboard, wheeling or sliding device in a manner such that the wheels of the wheeling device leave the ground or that the skateboard or sliding device is separated from the ground at the time, (i.e., airborne) and is further defined to mean the use of disability ramps, steps, walls, retention walls, doors, handrails, planters, curb or gutter edges, barriers and barricades, benches, picnic tables, sculptures, stages, platforms, playground equipment or other device or structure which is not intended for pedestrian or vehicular traffic, jumping or stepping on or off such devices or structures using wheeled equipment, or in a manner that is likely to cause damage to property or to cause personal injury or failing to yield the right-of-way to or otherwise interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
   SKATEBOARD. A footboard mounted upon four or five wheels and usually propelled by the user who sometimes stands, sits, kneels or lies upon the device while it is in motion.
   WHEELING OR SLIDING DEVICES. Includes, but is not limited to, skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates or bicycles, or any other device containing wheels which can be ridden on or otherwise utilized by an individual or individuals in order to move about other than walking.
(Prior Code, § 83.1)
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