Sonora Municipal Code § 8.26 Coasting Devices

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning given herein:

"Coasting devices" shall include any skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates, scooter, coaster, bicycle, or other rolling or wheeled device propelled by human, motor or wind power.

"Shopping center" means a group of commercial establishments, planned, developed, owned or managed as a common unit with parking provided on the private property site.

(Ord. 712 § 1 (part), 1996.)

A. It is unlawful for any person to use or operate a coasting device on any public park, playground or recreation area or other public property when there has been posted signs prohibiting the use of said coasting device.

B. It is unlawful for any person to operate or use any coasting device upon any private parking lot or shopping center when signs prohibiting such activity are displayed.

C. It is unlawful for any person to operate or use any coasting device upon a public street or alley if such operation or use interferes with the movement of vehicles thereon.

D. It is unlawful for any person who is operating any coasting device on a public sidewalk to fail to yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians within or approaching the area or to use said device in such a manner which endangers the safety of any other person or property. The use of any coasting device is strictly prohibited on streets, sidewalks, alleys, etc., as defined in Section 9.04.041 of the Sonora Municipal Code.

E. It is unlawful for any person to operate or use any coasting devices on or in a public skate facility located within the city unless that person is at all times wearing properly fitted and fastened protective devices consisting of a helmet, knee pads, wrist guards, and elbow pads. The only coasting devices permitted within a public skate facility are skateboards, roller skates, and in-line skates. Bicycles, coasters, scooters, or other rolling or wheeled devices are strictly prohibited.

(Ord. 716 § 2, 1996; Ord. 712 § 1 (part), 1996.)

This chapter shall not apply in any of the following instances.

Wheeled conveyances used principally as medically assisted devices or for the aid or assistance of physically limited or disabled persons.

(Ord. 712 § 1 (part), 1996.)

A. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of an infraction punishable in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.08.010 of the Sonora Municipal Code.

B. The parent or legal guardian having control or custody of an unemancipated minor whose conduct violates this chapter, shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any fines imposed pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. 712 § 1 (part), 1996.)

Any device used in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be seized by the enforcing officers and removed, stored and reclaimed in accordance with law.

(Ord. 712 § 1 (part), 1996.)