[Adopted 11-13-2017 by Ord. No. 10.10.2017]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
As defined in the Maryland Code, Transportation Article,
§ 11-104.
As defined in the Maryland Code, Transportation Article,
§ 11-117.1.
As defined in the Maryland Code, Transportation Article,
§ 21-101(j), and shall specifically include, but not be
limited to, hoverboards.
As defined in the Maryland Code, Transportation Article,
§ 11-134.1.
As defined in the Maryland Code, Transportation Article,
§ 11-136.
As defined in the Maryland Code, Transportation Article,
§ 11-134.4.
As defined in the Maryland Code, Transportation Article,
§ 21-101(m), and shall specifically include, but not be
limited to, skateboards.
To be carried by bicycles, electric bicycles, mopeds, motorized
minibikes, motorcycles, scooters, electric personal assistive motorized
devices (EPAMD) or play vehicles in such a way that the bicycles,
electric bicycles, mopeds, motorized minibikes, motorcycles, scooters,
electric personal assistive motorized devices (EPAMD) or play vehicles
bear the weight of the person in possession. Includes in all cases
being astride bicycles, electric bicycles, mopeds, motorized minibikes,
motorcycles, scooters, electric personal assistive motorized devices
(EPAMD) or play vehicles.
As defined in the Maryland Code, Transportation Article,
§ 11-154.1.
To propel or hold bicycles, electric bicycles, mopeds, motorized
minibikes, motorcycles, scooters, electric personal assistive motorized
devices (EPAMD) or play vehicles in such a way that the person in
possession's weight is not upon the bicycle, electric bicycle, moped,
motorized minibike, motorcycle, scooter, electric personal assistive
motorized device (EPAMD) or play vehicle. Does not include being astride
bicycles, electric bicycles, mopeds, motorized minibikes, motorcycles,
scooters, electric personal assistive motorized devices (EPAMD) or
play vehicles.
It shall be unlawful for any person in possession of bicycles,
electric bicycles, mopeds, motorized minibikes, motorcycles, scooters,
or play vehicles to ride upon any sidewalk or pedestrian crosswalk
within the Town limits. Children under the age of 12 who are in possession
of nonelectric and nonmotorized bicycles are exempt from the provisions
of this section.
[Amended 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-003]
It shall be unlawful for any person in possession of a bicycle,
electric bicycle, moped, motorized minibike, motorcycle, scooter,
electric personal assistive motorized device (EPAMD) or play vehicle
to ride such bicycle, electric bicycle, moped, motorized minibike,
motorcycle, scooter, electric personal assistive motorized device
(EPAMD) or play vehicle in a manner contrary to the provisions set
forth in the Transportation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
Code upon any street or highway in the Town.
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a skateboard in
the Town of Chesapeake City, whether on streets, roads, Town-owned/leased
property, parking areas, or any other section thereof except where
specifically permitted.
It shall be unlawful for the parent, guardian or adult person
having care or custody of a minor under 18 years of age to permit
the minor to ride a bicycle, electric bicycle, moped, motorized minibike,
motorcycle, scooter, electric personal assistive motorized device
(EPAMD) or play vehicle in the Town of Chesapeake City, except where
specifically permitted.
[Amended 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-003]
The parent/legal guardian of an individual under the age of
18 who violates the provisions of this article shall be liable for
all fines and/or damages caused by the juvenile. Appropriate law enforcement
personnel and/or persons designated by the Town to enforce this article
may confiscate any skateboard that is being used in an illegal manner.
