CHAPTER 377
Skateboards
377.01   Definitions.
377.02   Riding in streets prohibited.
377.03   Riding on public and private property restricted.
377.04   Riding on sidewalk.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
Toy vehicles in streets - see TRAF. 311.02
 
377.01 DEFINITIONS.
   As used in this chapter:
   (a)   “Skateboard” means a device for riding upon, usually while standing, consisting of an oblong piece of wood or other material mounted upon roller skate wheels.
   (b)   “Public sidewalk” means that portion of a street between the curb lines or the lateral lines of a roadway and adjacent property lines, intended for use by pedestrians.
      (Ord. 91-42. Passed 6-17-91.)
377.02 RIDING IN STREETS PROHIBITED.
   (a)   No person shall ride a skateboard on any street or alley in this Village except for the purpose of crossing the street or alley by a reasonable direct route. The rules applying to pedestrians crossing streets or alleys shall apply to persons crossing a street or alley on a skateboard. (Ord. 91-42. Passed 6-17-91.)
   (b)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
377.03 RIDING ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY RESTRICTED.
   (a)   Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall ride a skateboard upon any public or private property including motor vehicle parking areas without the express written consent of the owner or lessee thereof. This section shall not prohibit riding a skateboard on property owned or leased by the person or his parents or guardian.
(Ord. 91-42. Passed 6-17-91.)
   (b)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
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