As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PEDALCYCLE
A device propelled solely by human-powered pedals.
ROLLER VEHICLE
Any skateboard, street skates, roller skates, scooters and/or
big wheels.
SCOOTER
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.
SKATEBOARD
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.
STREET
May be used interchangeably with the word "highway" and shall
have the same meaning as the word "highway" as defined in the Vehicle
Code.
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.