[Amended 6-15-2015 by Ord. No. 774]
The definitions as set forth in Chapter
142, the Penn Township Ordinance of Definition, are hereby incorporated into this chapter. In addition, the following definitions shall apply:
ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTER
Any electrically powered skateboard or rollerblade-styled
pedestrian transporter, single or multiwheeled in design, including
but not limited to, electrically powered, scooters, skateboards, one
wheels, self-balancing seg-ways, unicycles, hoverboards, rollerblades,
and similar devices.
[Added 2-20-2023 by Ord. No. 851]
ROLLERBLADE
A device which is attached to an individual's feet, which
has wheels attached in a single column along the underside, which
are propelled by the individual and which are intended primarily for
skating on concrete, macadam or hard floors.
SKATEBOARD
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 the weight of the user
in a standing or crouching position.
[Amended 2-20-2023 by Ord. No. 851]
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to use, ride, propel or otherwise
operate a skateboard, rollerblade, or electrically assisted pedestrian
transporter, at any time on any Township-owned property, public street,
or rights-of-way, excluding sidewalks.
B. It shall be unlawful to erect, construct, or place any rail, ramp,
other related device used for skateboarding or rollerblading in a
Township right-of-way, public street, or sidewalk as well as any property
owned, leased, managed or under control of the Township of Penn.
C. It shall be unlawful to use ride, propel or otherwise operate a skateboard,
rollerblade or electrically assisted pedestrian transporter on private
property without the consent of the owners.
[Amended 2-20-2023 by Ord. No. 851]
Any person engaging in skateboarding, rollerblading or utilizing
an electrically assisted pedestrian transporter shall yield the right-of-way
to any pedestrians and may not pass or overtake a pedestrian while
riding upon or propelling the skateboard, rollerblade or electrically
assisted pedestrian transporter, and shall yield the right-of-way
to motor vehicles when approaching or crossing a driveway.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed in Chapter
1, Article
II, of the Penn Township Code.
The parent and/or guardian of any minor found skateboarding
or rollerblading in a prohibited area may be cited under this chapter.