A. Riding On Sidewalks:
1. Definitions: As used in this section, the following terms shall be given the meanings as ascribed to them in this subsection:
BICYCLE: Means and includes a vehicle with one or more wheels, whether in tandem or otherwise, of which one or more wheels is more than twenty inches (20") in diameter, with solid or pneumatic tires, having a steering bar or wheel and propelled wholly or in part by human power.
ROLLER SKATE: A shoe or boot with two (2) or four (4) wheels or casters attached to its sole for skating on hard surfaces.
ROLLERBLADE: A trademark used for a brand of in-line skate, which is defined as a roller skate whose wheels are arranged in a straight line.
SKATEBOARD: Means and includes a device where riding upon usually while standing, consisting of an oblong piece of wood mounted on skate wheels used on a smooth surface and requiring better balance of the rider than the ordinary roller skate does.
2. Business District: It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle, roller skates, rollerblades or skateboard, as hereinabove defined, on the sidewalks of the business district within the city limits. Any person violating the provisions hereof shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 575, 9-8-1976; amd. 2001 Code)
B. Reflectors Required 1 : For the safety and protection of the rider of the bicycle, it shall be the duty of every owner of a bicycle that is ridden after sundown on the streets and highways of the city to have in good operating condition required lights and reflectors. (Ord. 205, 3-5-1945; amd. 2001 Code)
Notes
| 1 | 1. NMSA § 66-3-707. See also section 6-1D-1 of this code. |