[Added 1-14-1997 by L.L. No. 2-1997[1]]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BICYCLE
A vehicle with wheels propelled by the person riding the same by foot or hand power or by a helper motor having capacity of less than 50 cubic centimeters' piston displacement and rated not more than two brake horsepower and capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour and equipped with automatic transmission and operable pedals.
IN-LINE SKATES
Shoes, skates or footwear with a single row of roller wheels.
ROLLER SKATES
Any recreational device consisting of a set of two-wheeled platforms, whether or not permanently affixed to a pair of shoes or boots, and regardless of the configuration of the wheels thereon, designed to be worn on the user's feet and used to propel the user in a manner similar to ice skates.
SKATEBOARD/SCOOTER
Includes a single platform mounted on wheels designed for riding underfoot, or a board with roller skate wheels or other similar wheels, attached to the underside, with or without a mechanism or other device for steering while being used, operated or ridden.
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also provided for the repeal of former § 176-22, Restricted activities.
[Added 1-14-1997 by L.L. No. 2-1997]
A. 
Pedestrians shall have the right-of-way in the use of sidewalks in the Village of Pittsford.
B. 
Whenever any person shall operate a bicycle, in-line skates, skateboards, scooter or roller skates upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.
C. 
No person shall operate a bicycle, in-line skates, skateboards, scooter or roller skates later than 1/2 hour after sunset or earlier than 1/2 hour before sunrise, upon a sidewalk, unless they are equipped with proper safety equipment or reflective lighting devices.
D. 
The operator of a bicycle, in-line skates, skateboards, scooter or roller skates emerging from an alley, walkway, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk, yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching or using the sidewalk.
[Added 1-14-1997 by L.L. No. 2-1997]
A. 
Bicycle riding is prohibited on the Erie Canal towpath between the Main Street bridge and the State Street Bridge, and dismounting of bicycles on the towpath in that area is required.
[Amended 10-27-2020 by L.L. No. 5-2020]
B. 
In-line skates, skateboards, scooter or roller skates shall be operated at no greater than normal walking speed on the Erie Canal Towpath between the North Main Street Bridge and the State Street Bridge.
C. 
In-line skates, skateboards, scooter or roller skates shall be operated at no greater than normal walking speed on sidewalks within the village.
[Added 1-14-1997 by L.L. No. 2-1997]
A. 
No person shall construct, place or use ramp-like structures on any portion of publicly owned properties. Ramp-like structures shall include all ramps commonly referred to such, platforms manufactured or contrived surfaces of any and every pattern or configuration and other similar devices and things designed for use for riding a bicycle, skateboard, scooter, in-line skates or rollers skates.
B. 
No person shall wax or otherwise lubricate any public curb or steps for skateboard and/or in-line skate purposes and use.
C. 
No person shall ride or propel a bicycle, roller skates, skateboards, scooter or in-line skates except in a prudent and careful manner and unless such a person be capable of efficient control, and such bicycle, roller skates, skateboards, scooter, or in-line skates are operated with reasonable regard to the safety of the operator and other persons upon the public sidewalks of the village.
A. 
Criminal penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not to exceed $250 or to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days, or both.
B. 
Civil penalties; construal.
(1) 
Obedience to the provisions set forth herein may be enforced by criminal information for the penalties herein prescribed, as well as by prosecution of the offender as provided in Subsection A of this section, or by civil action for a penalty or by civil remedy at law or equity by way of injunction or otherwise to abate or prevent a violation of the provisions of this article.
(2) 
Neither a judgment in nor the pendency of a criminal prosecution for an alleged violation of the provisions of this article nor a judgment in or the pendency of a civil action of law or in equity shall be a bar to the other form of proceeding.
(3) 
The imposition of a penalty for a violation of this article shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and the remedies herein provided for penalties and civil action to enjoin or abate a violation shall be cumulative.