[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Adamstown 5-6-2008 by Ord. No.
339. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 290.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A device propelled solely by human-powered pedals.
A device having multiple sets of wheels affixed to shoes
and used to glide over hard surfaces by an individual.
Any skateboard, street skates, roller skates, scooters and/or
big wheels.
A vehicle consisting of a narrow board mounted on two wheels
in tandem and guided by a handle attached to the front wheel. The
individual stands with one foot on the board and pushes the device
with the other foot.
A device consisting of a flat surface constructed of wood,
metal, plastic, fiberglass or similar material with two or more wheels
affixed to the underside, and which is used by a person for coasting
and guided by the distribution of weight of the user.
May be used interchangeably with the word "highway" and shall
have the same meaning as the word "highway" as defined in the Vehicle
Code.
A.
Pedalcycles may be operated upon sidewalks and streets, provided
that the person operating said pedalcycle shall do so in a safe and
responsible manner and shall always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
B.
No person shall operate a pedalcycle upon any private parking lot
or other private property without the express consent of the owner
or a responsible agent for such owner.
A.
No person shall operate a roller vehicle upon any public street or
highway within the Borough.
B.
Roller vehicles may be operated upon sidewalks, provided that the
person operating said roller vehicle shall do so in a safe and responsible
manner and shall always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
C.
No person shall operate a roller vehicle upon any private parking
lot or other private property or upon the Borough basketball courts
or tennis courts without the express consent of the owner or a responsible
agent for such owner.
It shall be the duty of the police officers, acting in accordance
with the directions of the Chief of Police, to enforce the regulations
and prohibitions contained in this chapter.
Any person who shall violate any provisions of § 226-2 or 226-3 shall be subject to the following penalties:
A.
First offense. The pedalcycle, roller skates, street skates, skateboard
or scooter shall be impounded by the Police Department for a period
not to exceed 15 days.
B.
Second and subsequent offenses. The pedalcycle, roller skates, street
skates, skateboard or scooter shall be impounded by the Police Department
for a period not to exceed 30 days and/or the user shall be sentenced
to pay a fine of not more than $600 plus all court costs, including
reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by the Borough.