San Bruno Municipal Code Ch. 7.50 Skateboards

"Skateboard"

as used in this chapter means a motorized or non-motorized device with wheels propelled by human power and used as a means of conveyance, excluding bicycles, tricycles, wheelchairs and roller skates. A skateboard, for the purposes of this chapter, includes those devices commonly known as a skateboard, or any variation thereof, including coasters and scooters.

(Ord. 1495 § 1, 1988; Ord. 1900 § 3, 2021)

It is unlawful for any individual to ride or propel a skateboard within or upon the following areas:

A. Any publicly owned parking lot or parking garage in the city of San Bruno;

B. Upon any property or public street which is posted with a sign, authorized by resolution, indicating that skateboarding is prohibited within or upon that property.

(Ord. 1495 § 1, 1988; Ord. 1900 § 3, 2021)

It is unlawful in any public area where skateboarding is not otherwise prohibited, for any individual to ride or propel a skateboard under any of the following conditions:

A. In any position other than standing upright upon the skateboard;

B. While holding on, or attaching either himself or herself or the skateboard to any other moving motor vehicle;

C. At such a speed or in such a manner as reasonably evidences willful, wanton or reckless disregard of the safety of others, or in any manner which may put another individual in apprehension of physical harm.

(Ord. 1495 § 1, 1988; Ord. 1900 § 3, 2021)

A. Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be punished as provided in Section 1.28.010 of this code.

B. As an alternative, or in addition to the penalties provided in subsection A, above, the operation of a skateboard in any manner prohibited by this chapter is declared a public nuisance which may summarily be abated by the chief of police or his or her designee, by seizure and impoundment of the skateboard, which shall be subject to the following conditions:

1. Seizure and impoundment may be for a period of time not to exceed twenty days.

2. The impounded skateboard may be released to a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult under such reasonable conditions as may be established by the chief of police or his or her designee.

3. The alternative of seizure, impoundment and release provided in this subsection is only available for those incidents involving minors.

(Ord. 1495 § 1, 1988; Ord. 1900 § 3, 2021)