Gate City |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 20. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS |
Article II. REGULATION OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS |
§ 20-45. Bicycles, skateboards, and similar apparatus.
(a)
No person shall ride or operate a bicycle, skateboard, scooter, skates, or similar apparatus upon the sidewalks of the C-1 and C-2 districts.
(b)
Motorized scooters, mopeds, and similar apparatus are prohibited on all public sidewalks within the town. This prohibition shall not apply to personal assistive mobility devices used by persons with mobility impairments.
(c)
Riding and operating bicycles, skateboards, scooters, skates, and other similar apparatus are allowed only on those trailways and recreational areas where the use is not posted as prohibited, subject to other provisions of this Code and policies of the town. Bicycles and mopeds may travel on the public roads alongside other non-pedestrian traffic in accordance with town, county, and state ordinances, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, Code of Virginia, § 46.2-905.
(d)
A violation of this section may be punishable by a civil penalty of $25.00 per violation.
(Comp. Ords., § 28.6; Ord. of 8-6-2009)
(Comp. Ords., § 28.6; Ord. of 8-6-2009)