[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Tamaqua as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 8-3-2004 by Ord.
No. 592]
The name of this article shall be the "Skateboard Park Helmet
Act."
The following definitions shall apply to words used within this
article:
A vehicle with two wheels in tandem, pedals connected to
the rear wheel by a chain, handlebars for steering, and a saddle-like
seat.
A form of skate with four wheels placed directly behind each
other in the form of a column.
A form of skate with four wheels placed in two rows of two.
A vehicle that has two or three wheels with a low footboard
between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled by pushing
one foot against the ground while resting the other on the footboard,
or propelled by placing both feet upon the footboards and shifting
the rider's weight back and forth.
A device consisting of an oblong board mounted on large roller-skate
wheels with the purpose of supporting a rider.
The Tamaqua Borough Council recognizes that:
A.
The use of a skateboard, roller skates, roller blades, a scooter,
a bicycle, or other device mounted on wheels can result in a accident
that causes harm to the rider.
B.
The use of a properly approved helmet by riders of said devices may
greatly reduce the injury suffered by riders of said devices during
an accident.
C.
Protection of the residents of this Borough is a fundamental obligation
of the Tamaqua Borough Council in their role as elected representatives
of the residents of the Borough of Tamaqua; and
D.
The use of helmets by residents of this Borough while riding said
devices will assist in protecting them from the injuries that they
might otherwise incur.
The specific purpose of this article is to require all riders
of skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, scooters, bicycles,
or other devices mounted on wheels, in the Skateboard Park of the
Borough of Tamaqua, to wear properly approved helmets.
It shall be unlawful to ride a skateboard, roller skates, roller
blades, a scooter, a bicycle or any other device mounted on wheels
within the Skateboard Park of the Borough of Tamaqua without wearing
a properly approved helmet.
Any person found in violation of § 227-5 shall be subject to the penalties set forth below:
A.
A first offense shall result in the confiscation of the skateboard,
roller skates, roller blades, scooter, or bicycle for a period of
30 days.
B.
A second offense shall result in the permanent confiscation of the
skateboard, roller skates, roller blades, scooter, or bicycle.
C.
A third offense shall result in the imposition of an immediate fine
defined at a minimum amount of $25 and a maximum amount of $300, along
with the permanent confiscation of the skateboard, roller skates,
roller blades, scooter, or bicycle.
