[Adopted effective 7-8-1985 (§ 138 of the prior compilation)]
As used in this article, "bicycle," "electric bicycle" and "electric
foot scooter" shall have the meanings set forth in C.G.S. § 14-1.
No person shall ride a bicycle, electric bicycle or electric
foot scooter, including any forward movement of the bicycle, electric
bicycle or electric foot scooter, whether one foot or two feet are
on the pedals or platform, on the sidewalk of Main Street from its
intersection with Park Place West to its intersection with Munro Place.
Whenever any person is lawfully riding a bicycle, electric bicycle
or electric foot scooter upon any sidewalk, such person shall yield
the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal within
a reasonable distance before taking overtaking and passing such pedestrian.
Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a municipal
infraction and shall be fined $90.
[Adopted by the Board of Selectmen 1-20-2004 (§ 182 of the prior compilation)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
IN-LINE SKATES
Any multi-wheeled skate or boot used for skating on hard
surfaces.
NUISANCE
An activity which results in a substantial and unreasonable
interference with the use and enjoyment of another's property.
SCOOTER
Any wheeled device consisting of a platform and handle of
metal, wood, plastic, fiberglass or any other material designed to
carry its user in an erect position in a manner similar to that of
a skateboard.
SKATEBOARD
Any wheeled device consisting of a platform or seat of metal,
wood, plastic, fiberglass or any other material designed to carry
its user in an erect, kneeling, sitting or prone position in a manner
similar to that of a small surfboard.
SKATEBOARD DEVICE
Any ramp, loop, semi-circle, constructed of plywood or any
other material designed for use by riders of skateboards or scooters,
or users of in-line skates, as defined herein.
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY
The imminent threat of physical harm. The term specifically
includes the threat of physical harm to the persons using the wheeled
device as well as to those persons whose physical health may be endangered
by being in close proximity, defined as less than 50 yards, to the
person or persons using the wheeled device.
TRESPASS
An unauthorized, intentional invasion of the real property
or personal property of another.
WHEELED DEVICE
Those devices defined in the definitions of "skateboard,"
"in-line skates" and "scooter" of this article.
The parent or guardian of any minor child shall not authorize
nor knowingly permit any such child to violate this article.
This article is in addition to any laws of the State of Connecticut
that may apply to actions set forth herein.
Should any provisions of this article be declared invalid for
any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of other
provisions or of this article as a whole, it being the legislative
intent that the provisions of this article shall be severable and
that the balance of this article shall remain valid notwithstanding
such declaration.