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 Eaton Rapids
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 6. BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS AND SCOOTERS
 Article I. IN GENERAL

  § 6-3. Riding in certain areas prohibited; confiscation.  

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  • (a)

    Reserved.

    (b)

    Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, the riding of skateboards and/or motorized or non-motorized two-wheel scooters upon the public sidewalks or parking lots shall be prohibited within the area in the city which is bounded on the north and west by the Spring Brook, on the east by the Grand River, and on the south by State Street. This does not apply to persons with disabilities who have a specifically manufactured handicap device.

    (c)

    Any person who violates this section refer to section 1-8.

    (d)

    Any skateboards, bicycles, and scooters operated in violation of this section may be confiscated by the city police department for a period of twenty-four (24) hours for the first infraction and for a period of one (1) week for the second and subsequent infractions.

    (e)

    Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, the operation of a bicycle or in-line skates in a hazardous manner on the sidewalks or designated parking lots of the City of Eaton Rapids is strictly prohibited.

    (1)

    Hazardous operation shall be defined as the reckless or careless operation of a bicycle or in-line skates in disregard of the personal safety of the rider, pedestrians or anyone else that may be occupying the sidewalk, designated parking areas, or adjacent roadways at the time the infraction is committed. The hazardous operation may include any of the following:

    a.

    Excessive speed.

    b.

    "Stunt" riding (elevation of the front wheel, riding the bicycle in a manner so as not to be astride the seat, exertion of pressure/motion to cause the wheels of the bicycle to leave the ground).

    c.

    Failing to yield to pedestrians/other bicyclists or skaters.

    d.

    Utilizing buildings, benches, bicycle racks, ramps, signs, vehicles etc., in such a manner as to cause the bicycle or skates and rider to become airborne.

    (2)

    Any person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction.

(Ord. No. 1983-3, 3-28-83; Ord. No. 1988-3, 5-24-88; Ord. No. 1997-6, 12-8-97; Ord. No. 2001-6, 8-27-01; Ord. No. 2001-7, 7-27-01; Ord. No. 2015-12, 3-23-15)