Chapter 140

SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERSKATES AND OTHER DEVICES

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Chestertown 12-12-1988 as Ord. No. 5-88. Amendments noted where applicable.]

~ 140-1. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

JUVENILE -- Individuals under the age of eighteen (18) years.

ROLLERSKATES -- Shoes or boots having wheels attached for locomotion.

SCOOTER -- A long footboard between end wheels controlled by an upright steering handle attached to the front wheel.

SKATEBOARD -- A single platform mounted on wheels.

SLED -- A vehicle mounted on runners used for coasting over snow or ice.

~ 140-2. Operation on streets and in public areas.

It shall be unlawful for a person to operate, or cause to be operated, rollerskates, scooters, skateboards or sleds on the streets, highways, public parking lots or other public areas designated for motor vehicle use within the Town of Chestertown.

~ 140-3. Operation on sidewalks.

It shall be unlawful for a person to operate, or cause to be operated, rollerskates, scooters, skateboards or sleds upon any sidewalks of the Town of Chestertown.

~ 140-4. Violations and penalties.

Violation of the terms of this chapter shall be considered a municipal infraction subject to a penalty as provided in ~ C11-4B of the Charter. The above-listed rollerskates, scooters, skateboards and sleds may be confiscated by the town when the offender is a juvenile and may be released after the payment of the municipal infraction is received from the parent or guardian of the juvenile.