[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Haddam at
time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A vehicle propelled by the person riding the same by foot
or hand power or by a helper motor having capacity of less than 50
cubic centimeters' piston displacement and rated not more than two
brake horsepower and capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30
miles per hour and equipped with automatic transmission and operable
pedals.
Any recreational device consisting of a set of two wheeled
platforms, whether or not permanently affixed to a pair of shoes or
boots, and regardless of the configuration of the wheels thereon,
designed to be worn on the user's feet and used to propel the user
in a manner similar to ice skates.
Any wheeled device consisting of a platform or seat of metal,
wood, plastic or any other material designed for recreational purposes
to carry its user in an erect, kneeling, sitting or prone position
in a manner similar to that of a true surfboard, whether propelled
solely by the physical efforts of its user or users or by the use
of a small motor. The term "skateboard" shall not be construed to
include a wheelchair or any similar device used to provide transportation
for any disabled person.
A.
No person
shall ride a bicycle (including any forward movement of the bicycle,
whether one foot or two feet are on the pedals), a skateboard or roller
skates/roller blades on any sidewalk in the Town of Haddam.
B.
No person
shall ride a skateboard or use roller skates or roller blades anywhere
on municipal property, including municipal parking lots.
The proper Town authorities are authorized to erect signs so
prohibiting bicycles, skateboards and roller skates/roller blades
from being operated on said sidewalks and on municipal property and
in municipal parking lots.
Any person who violates this chapter shall be fined not more
than $50 for each offense.
