(A) Generally. Any person violating any provision of this chapter, for which no other penalty is provided, shall be subject to the penalty provisions of § 10.99.
(B) Skateboards, roller skates and roller blades (in-line skates).
(l) Warning notice. Issuance of a warning notice to a first-time violator stating that he or she is in violation and that failure to comply may result in impoundment of his or her roller skates, roller blades (in-line skates) or skateboard and a citation being issued for the violation.
(2) Citations. For a second violation of any of the provisions of §§ 74.15 through 74.18 within the same calendar year, a citation shall be issued to the violator imposing a $25 fine, as well as the violator’s skateboard, roller skates or roller blades (in-line skates) being impounded for the ordinance violation.
(2) The warning notice issued under this division shall contain the date, time, name, age and address of the violator, the name of the violator’s parent(s) or guardian if the violator is a minor, the code section violated, the nature of the violation, the location of the violation, the name of the officer issuing the warning notice and a telephone number of the office to contact for information regarding the violation and the contents of §§ 74.15 through 74.18.
(3) The citation issued under this division shall contain the date, the time, name, age and address of the violator, the name of the violator’s parent(s) or guardian if the violator is a minor, the code section violated, the nature of the violation, the location of the violation, the name of the officer issuing the citation and instructions as to the disposition of the citation.
(4) The City Police Department shall maintain records of all roller skates, roller blades (in-line skates) and skateboards impounded by date, time, name and address of the violator, the code section violated and a brief description of the item impounded so as to facilitate identification process for return of those items confiscated. All items impounded shall be tagged for proper identification purposes to return them to the rightful owner.
(5) The impounded skateboard, roller skates or roller blades (in-line skates), if belonging to a person under age 18 shall be given to the parent or guardian of the minor upon request after a full explanation of the reason for impounding the skateboard, roller skates or roller blades (in-line skates) is given to the parent or guardian and after payment is received for all outstanding citations issued. The city shall give a copy of all rules and regulations governing the use of roller skates, roller blades (in-line skates) or skateboards on city property or within city streets, sidewalks and alleyways, at the time of returning the property to the parent or guardian.
(6) The impounded skateboard, roller skates or roller blades (in-line skates) belonging to the violator who is 18 years of age or older, shall be give to him or her upon request and receipt of payment for all outstanding citations issued. The city shall give a copy of all rules and regulations governing the use of roller skates, roller blades (in-line skates) or skateboards on city property, streets, alleyways and sidewalks, at the time of returning the property to the violator.
(7) Each subsequent day of violation shall be considered a separate offense for which a citation may be issued.
(8) Anyone who recklessly, knowingly or intentionally obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic while on roller skates, roller blades (in-line skates) or on a skateboard commits disorderly conduct and shall be subject to the provisions of applicable state law.
(Prior Code, § 6-19) (Ord. 90-6, passed 5-29-1990)