[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Jacobus 8-3-1988 by Ord. No. 95 (Ch. 15, Part 6, of the 1984 Code of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks and recreation — See Ch. 156.
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 205.
Vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 235.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
SKATEBOARD
Any wheeled vehicle designed for human use containing a platform on which to stand and powered by the user or gravity.
[Amended 1-6-1992 by Ord. No. 107]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or use a skateboard upon the streets, alleys or public thoroughfares of the Borough of Jacobus or on any sidewalks paralleling said streets, alleys or public thoroughfares.
[Amended 7-3-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-3]
Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a summary criminal proceeding before the Magisterial District Justice as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, as may be amended from time to time. Upon a finding of a violation, a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500, plus costs of prosecution, including court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Borough to prosecute the violation, shall be imposed, and such person may be subject to imprisonment of up to 15 days in the event such fines and costs are unpaid. Each day that such violation(s) continues shall be a separate violation of this chapter.