[Adopted 12-17-1990 (Title 9, Ch. 9.26, of the 1986 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SKATEBOARD
A single platform mounted on wheels, which is propelled solely
by human power.
Skateboard operators in nonprohibited areas shall yield the
right-of-way to all vehicular and all other pedestrian traffic upon
the sidewalk and not otherwise endanger or interfere with pedestrian
traffic.
The Department of Public Works of this City is authorized to
erect official traffic control devices on those areas where skateboarding
is prohibited.
There shall be no fine for the first violation of this article;
the fine for the second violation and each subsequent violation shall
be $15 per violation. All fines shall be payable to the Parking Clerk,
and no criminal record shall be made as a result of any violation
of this article. If the fine is not paid within 21 days or if the
violator has not requested a hearing before the Parking Clerk within
said 21 days, the fine shall increase to $30 for the violation. A
police officer or a meter maid shall take cognizance of any such violation
and shall request the violator to state his name and address.
[Adopted 8-19-2003; amended in its entirety 5-19-2005 (Title 9, Ch. 9.28, of the 1986 Code)]
The City Council finds and declares the following:
A. That because of the severely congested streets, roadways and alleys
of the City, these regulations banning motorized scooters would serve
the public interest and safety.
B. That motorized scooters adversely affect traffic flow and the response
time of emergency vehicles in the City.
C. That motorized scooters lead to motor vehicle accidents for the operator
and other motor vehicles and pedestrians in the City.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
MOTORIZED SCOOTER
Any two-wheeled device, including, but not limited to, the
so-called mini-bikes, pocket bikes, mini choppers, gas scooters, electric
scooters or motorized skateboards, that has handlebars, and which
is designed to be stood upon or seated upon by the operator, and is
powered by a gas or electric motor that is capable of propelling the
device with or without human propulsion at any speed on any street,
roadway or alley in the City that is not defined as a motor vehicle
under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.