Section 19-176.1. Reckless operation of roller skates, in-line skates and skateboards prohibited
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a. For purposes of this section: (1) The term "in-line skate" shall mean a manufactured or assembled
device consisting of an upper portion that is intended to be secured to
a human foot, with a frame or chassis attached along the length of the
bottom of such upper portion, with such frame or chassis holding two or
more wheels that are longitudinally aligned and used to skate or glide,
by means of human foot and leg power while having such device attached
to each such foot or leg.
(2) The term "reckless operation" shall mean operating roller skates,
in-line skates or a skateboard on a public street, highway or sidewalk
in such a manner as to endanger the safety or property of another.
(3) The term "roller skate" shall mean a manufactured or assembled
device consisting of a frame or shoe having clamps or straps or both for
fastening, with a pair of small wheels near the toe and another pair at
the heel mounted or permanently attached thereto, for skating or gliding
by means of human foot and leg power.
(4) The term "sidewalk" shall mean that portion of the street, whether
paved or unpaved, between the curb lines or the lateral lines of a
roadway and the adjacent property lines, intended for the use of
pedestrians. Where it is not clear which section is intended for the use
of pedestrians the sidewalk will be deemed to be that portion of the
street between the building line and the curb.
(5) The term "skateboard" shall mean a device consisting of a platform
usually curved upwards at each end, to which are mounted or permanently
attached two swiveling frames, each of which is used to support and
guide a pair of small wheels, which device glides or is propelled by
means of human foot or leg power.
b. No person shall engage in the reckless operation of roller skates,
in-line skates or a skateboard.
c. A violation of subdivision b of this section shall be a traffic
infraction and shall be punishable in accordance with section 1800 of
the vehicle and traffic law. Any person who is found guilty of the
reckless operation of roller skates, in-line skates or a skateboard
shall be subject to a fine of not less than fifty dollars nor more than
one hundred dollars.
d. The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the department,
the police department and the department of parks and recreation.
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