The Board of Supervisors recognizes that the use of skateboards has become prevalent in the township. The use of skateboards on public streets may constitute a danger to the public and to the person using the skateboard. In order to lessen the hazards to the public health, safety and welfare, the Board has determined to regulate the use of skateboards in the township.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of West Earl 3-15-1988 by Ord. No. 70. Amendments noted where applicable.]
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Word usage. In the interpretation of this chapter, the singular shall include the plural, and the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter.
B. BOARD SKATEBOARD STREET TOWNSHIP
Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
The Board of Supervisors of the township.
A device consisting of a flat surface constructed of wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass or other 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.
The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for vehicular travel.
The Township of West Earl, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use or operate any skateboard on any public street within the township.
[Amended 8-9-1993 by Ord. No. 101]
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Any person who shall be convicted of a violation of this chapter in a summary proceeding shall be liable to pay a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100, and the costs of prosecution.
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For each violation of the provisions of this chapter, any person who commits, takes part in or assists in any such violation shall be liable, upon conviction thereof in a summary proceeding, to pay a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 for each offense, together with the costs of prosecution. In default of payment of such fine, such person shall be liable to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days.
[Added 4-28-1997 by Ord. No. 129]
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or liability incurred, any permit issued or any cause or causes of action existing prior to the enactment of this chapter.