As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ROLLER BLADES
A single platform which is mounted on a single roll of wheels
running from front to rear, having no mechanism or other device with
which to steer or control the direction of movement, thereof while
being used, operated or ridden.
SKATEBOARD
A single platform which is mounted on wheels, having no mechanism
or other device with which to steer or control the direction of movement
thereof while being used, operated or ridden.
No person shall use or ride upon any skateboard or roller blades
in any public park or public parking lot or street or sidewalk within
the Village of Whitesboro.
[Amended 3-24-2008 by L.L. No. 2-2008]
Any police officer who shall observe any person using, operating
or riding upon a skateboard or rollerblades in violation of this chapter
shall take possession of the skateboard or rollerblades and issue
a dated, written notice of such violation to the person, if over 18
years of age, and to the person and his or her parent or guardian,
if under 18 years of age, together with a copy of this chapter and
shall file a copy of such written notice with the Village Clerk. In
case of the first offense, the skateboard or rollerblades will be
returned to the rider at the Whitesboro Police Station upon the appearance
of the rider, if the rider is of the age of 18 years of age or older,
or appearance thereof of the rider accompanied by his or her parent
or guardian, if the rider is under the age of 18 years. In case of
a second offense, the skateboard or rollerblades shall be taken from
the rider and not returned to him or her for 15 days upon appearance
at the Whitesboro Police Station as aforesaid. In case of a third
offense, the skateboard or rollerblades shall be taken from the rider
and not returned to him for 60 days, upon appearance at the Whitesboro
Police Station as set forth above; and, in the case of any further
events, the skateboard or rollerblades shall be taken from the rider
and forfeited to the Village of Whitesboro.