Hollister Municipal Code Ch. 10.48 Skateboards, in-Line Skates and Rollerskates

[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]

Rollerskates and in-line skates shall mean a pair of devices worn on the feet with a set of wheels attached, regardless of the number or placement of the wheels, and used to glide or propel the user over the ground.

Scooter means a device propelled by muscular power, which consists of a foot board between end wheels and is controlled by an upright steering handle attached to a front wheel.

Skateboard means a rectangular board or other surface mounted on wheels for the purpose of personal locomotion, sporting activity, or similar purpose.

(Ord. 970, § 2, 2002)

No person shall ride or propel a scooter, skateboard, in-line skates, or rollerskates in the following areas:

A. Any city-owned, operated, or controlled parking lot or parking garage;

B. In city-owned park areas pursuant to Section 12.32.180;

C. On any construction site located on public property;

D. From sunset until sunrise the following day, on any sidewalk, roadway or other city-owned property not otherwise prohibited by this code, unless a reflective device or devices or reflective clothing is worn on the person or the rider in a manner that is visible from all directions during the hours of darkness;

E. On privately owned property, including a parking lot, if (1) the owner of the property has first placed signs in plain view at each vehicular entrance and/or exit to the lot, and (2) the signs are not less than 17 by 22 inches in size with lettering not less than one inch in height, and (3) the signs state: "Unlawful to ride or propel scooters, skateboards, in-line skates, or rollerskates on this property."

(Prior code § 4-16 (part); Ord. 873, § 1, 1996; Ord. 970, §§ 1, 3, 2002, Formerly 10.48.010)

Scooters, skateboards, rollerskates, including in-line type skates and bicycles, shall not be operated in such a manner as to endanger other or private property whether real or personal.

(Prior code § 4-16 (part); Ord. 873, § 1, 1996; Ord. 970, §§ 1, 4, 2002, Formerly 10.48.020)

No person shall ride or propel any bicycle, motorized scooter, scooter, skateboard, rollerskates, in-line skates, roller blades or similar device in or upon the premises and grounds of the Veterans Memorial Building, including stairs, benches, landscaping and other areas of the premises.

(Ord. 983, § 1, 2003)

A. It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to operate a skateboard, in-line skates, rollerskates, or scooter, unless that person is wearing properly fitted and fastened headgear. For the purpose of this section the term "protective headgear" shall mean a safety helmet that meets the established minimum safety standards for bicycle helmets of the Consumer Product Safety Commission or as these standards may subsequently be amended or defined for nonmotorized scooters, rollerskates and skateboards. The requirements of this section shall apply at all times while a person is operating a skateboard, in-line skates, rollerskates or a scooter on any public or private property open to the public or used by the public for skateboarding, rollerskating, rollerblading or riding a scooter. Such areas include, but are not limited to, pedestrian walkways, business establishments, office complexes, shopping centers, common areas, parks, churches, school grounds and other public property.

B. A parent or guardian is responsible for requiring that a child under the age of 18 years wears protective headgear while skateboarding, rollerblading, rollerskating or riding a scooter and subject to prosecution under this section, in addition to the minor child. As used in this chapter, "guardian" shall mean an adult who legally has the care and management of a person under the age of 18 years.

(Ord. 970, § 5, 2002)