Belmont Municipal Code Art. V Skateboards, Skates, Scooters, Bicycles, Electronic Personal Assistive…

Bicycles, skateboards, motorized skateboards, scooters, motorized scooters, roller skates, in-line skates and similar vehicles, electronic personal assistive mobility devices defined as a self-balancing, non-tandem two-wheeled device that can turn in place and is designed to transport one (1) or more persons, with an electronic propulsion system, or similar vehicles, are prohibited:

(a) On any sidewalk, street, alley, parking lot, park, trail, or other public place, designated by resolution of the city council and where signs are in place giving notice thereof.

(b) In those areas designated by resolution of the city council, signage shall be posted in a conspicuous place indicating that operation of the above-referenced vehicles is prohibited within that area.

(c) This prohibition shall not apply to any bikeway designated as such by resolution of the city council.

(d) Wheelchairs and other similar vehicles for the transportation of the handicapped, baby carriages, and strollers for transportation of young person, handcarts and other similar vehicles used for delivery of personal property or used in construction are excluded from this prohibition.

(e) No person shall operate any of the above-referenced vehicles in a reckless manner within the city.

For purposes of this section, "reckless" shall mean operation of the above-referenced vehicles in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property and specifically includes, but is not limited to, the following specific conduct:

(1) Operation at a speed greater than reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, pedestrian and vehicular traffic and the condition of the vehicle;

(2) Operation in such a manner as to result in loss of control of the vehicle;

(3) Operation in such a manner as to result in a collision or accident involving any vehicle, property, or pedestrian;

(4) Operation when an operator is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug as those terms are defined in California Vehicle Code Section 23152; or

(5) Operation in such a manner as to endanger life, limb, or property of any person.

(f) Any person using any of the above-referenced vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to and not interfere with pedestrian traffic.

(Ord. No. 1010, § 1, 10-25-05)

The provisions of this section shall not apply to any of the above-referenced vehicles operated by any peace officer employed by the city and acting within the course and scope of his or her employment.

(Ord. No. 1010, § 1, 10-25-05)

Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be subject to the General Penalty Provisions of this Code Section 1-8.

(Ord. No. 1010, § 1, 10-25-05)