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For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
BUSINESS DISTRICT. That part of the City so designated by council resolution.
OPERATE. To ride on or upon or control the operation of roller blades, roller skates, or a skateboard.
OPERATOR. Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of roller blades, roller skates, or a skateboard.
ROLLER BLADES/ROLLER SKATES. A shoe with wheels attached or a device with wheels which is designed to be attached to a shoe.
ROLLER SKIS. A pair of skis platformed with wheels attached which is intended to simulate skiing.
SKATEBOARD. A device for riding-upon, usually while standing, consisting of an oblong piece of wood, or of other composition, mounted on skate wheels.
(A) It is unlawful for any person to operate roller blades, roller skates, roller skis or a skateboard under the circumstances set forth hereafter:
(1) On any public sidewalk, street, or public parking lot within the Business District;
(2) On private property of another without the express permission to do so by the owner or occupant of the property; or
(3) In any careless, reckless, or negligent manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger the safety of any person or property of any other person.
(B) It is unlawful for any person operating roller blades, roller skates, roller skis or a skateboard to attach the same, or the person of the operator, to any vehicle upon a street.
(C) Every person operating roller blades, roller skates, roller skis or a skateboard upon a street shall ride as close as possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the street.
(D) Every person operating roller blades, roller skates, roller skis or a skateboard upon a street shall observe the same rules of the road as required of bicycles, pursuant to M.S. § 169.222.
Penalty, see § 74.99
The operator of roller blades, roller skates, roller skis or a skateboard emerging from any alley, driveway, or building, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway, shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching on the sidewalk or sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the street.
Penalty, see § 74.99
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