Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Ch. 10.56 Skateboards and Roller Skates
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Lake Elsinore
Cite as: Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Chapter 10.56 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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For statutory provisions pertaining to skateboards and roller skates, see Vehicle Code §§ 21967 and 21969.
§ 10.56.010. Scope.¶
The provision of this chapter shall apply to all wheeled objects not classified as motor vehicles, motorized bicycles or bicycles in this title or in the Vehicle Code, including, but not limited to, skateboards, roller skates, coasters, scooters and toy vehicles.
(Ord. 808 § 1, 1987)
§ 10.56.020. Operation in a business district prohibited.¶
No person shall ride upon, propel or otherwise operate a skateboard or roller skates upon a sidewalk or parking area in a business district.
(Ord. 808 § 1, 1987)
§ 10.56.030. Reckless operation.¶
No person shall ride upon, propel or otherwise operate a skateboard or roller skates in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
(Ord. 808 § 1, 1987)
§ 10.56.040. Right-of-way.¶
The rider or operator of a skateboard or roller skates upon any sidewalk or roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians, animals, wheelchairs and motor vehicles.
(Ord. 808 § 1, 1987)
§ 10.56.050. Operation after dark.¶
No person shall ride upon, propel or otherwise operate a skateboard or roller skates upon any roadway during the period between sunset and sunrise.
(Ord. 808 § 1, 1987)
§ 10.56.060. Incline device.¶
No person shall construct, place or maintain or use a ramp or other incline device to be used for skateboarding or roller-skating, upon any public sidewalk or roadway.
(Ord. 808 § 1, 1987)
§ 10.56.070. Safety equipment.¶
Persons participating in recreational activities at the McVicker Canyon Skate Park or other areas designated by the City Council for activities which include the use of skateboards, in-line skates or roller skates shall wear the following safety equipment:
A. Helmet.
B. Kneepads.
C. Elbow pads.
(Ord. 1079 § 1, 2002)
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