Tuolumne County Municipal Code Ch. 12.32 Coasting Devices

Sections:

• 12.32.010 Findings.

• 12.32.020 Definitions.

• 12.32.030 Use and operation.

• 12.32.040 Exceptions.

• 12.32.050 Penalties.

• 12.32.060 Seizure of evidence.

Safety Code Section 115800, the Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the use of coasting devices is deemed hazardous recreational activity within the meaning of Government Code Section 831.7. The Board of Supervisors hereby further finds that rules and regulations regarding the use of a coasting device are required in order to protect the public safety. (Ord. 2217 § 1 (part), 1997).

chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning given herein:

“Business district” shall be defined as provided for in California Vehicle Code Section 235.

“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 used to propel or transport a person(s).

“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. 2217 § 1 (part), 1997).

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 within the main travel portion of any public street or alley.

D. It is unlawful for any person to operate any coasting device on a public sidewalk which is located within a business district.

E. 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.

F. It is unlawful for any person to operate or use any coasting devices on or in a public skate facility located within the County 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. 2217 § 1 (part), 1997).

apply in any of the following instances:

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

B. Bicycles that are used on the main travel portion of any public street or alley as provided for in the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 2217 § 1 (part), 1997).

A. Any person violating any of the

provisions of this chapter is guilty of an infraction punishable in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 25132.

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. 2217 § 1 (part), 1997).

in violation of any provision of this chapter may be seized by the enforcing officers and removed, stored and reclaimed in accordance with law.
(Ord. 2217 § 1 (part), 1997).