(a) Definitions. As used in this section:
(1) "Coaster," "rollerskates" and "rollerblades" mean a device, equipped with one or more wheels, intended to be ridden on by the user on a hard surface, or worn on the feet of the user to be used on a hard surface.
(2) "Crosswalk" means:
A. That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway; and, in the absence of a sidewalk on one side of the roadway, that part of a roadway included within the extension of the lateral lines of the existing sidewalk; or
B. Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.
(3) "Highway" or "street" means the entire width between property lines (right of way) of a public way when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
(4) "Pedestrian" means any person afoot, including a person not astride the seat and walking beside a bicycle.
(5) "Roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk, shoulder or bikeway even though such area is used by persons driving bicycles. If a highway includes two or more separate roadways, "roadway" means any such roadway separately, but not all such roadways collectively.
(6) "Sidewalk" means that paved portion of a highway or street between curb lines or lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines intended for use by pedestrians.
(7) "Skateboard" means a device consisting of a short oblong board with wheels at each end and intended to be ridden on a hard surface, such as a floor or sidewalk.
(8) "Vehicle" means every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway or street, except devices used upon a highway or street and except devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
(b) Prohibitions. No person shall use a skateboard, coaster, rollerskates and/or rollerblades:
(1) On any roadway, alley, sidewalk or public or private parking lot within that area of the City bounded by First Street, Madison Street, Third Street and the alley located west of Main Street between First Street and Third Street;
(2) Upon a sidewalk, walkway or other surface or facility used or intended for pedestrians without yielding at all times the right of way to pedestrians;
(3) Upon a public or private parking lot or facility open to the public without yielding the right of way at all times to pedestrians and vehicles and so as not to interfere with the parking of vehicles;
(4) In a reckless or careless manner, or in any manner likely to result in injury or damage to the person or property of another;
(5) At a speed greater than a walking speed when crossing within a crosswalk or when crossing a roadway where no crosswalk is provided; or
(6) By placing portable ramps or similar devices or structures upon public property.
(c) Signs. The Department of Public Works shall erect appropriate signs which designate where skateboards are prohibited by this section.
(d) Violations. A police officer witnessing a violation of this section may stop the person, detain the person temporarily for purposes of making a record and prepare and subscribe a complaint for a civil infraction.
(Ord. 205. Passed 3-7-89; Ord. 229. Passed 7-19-94.)