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CHAPTER VIII & IX – TRAFFIC & MOTOR VEHICLES
ORDINANCE 809 BICYCLES, ROLLER SKATES AND SKATEBOARDS ................... 809-1
Section 809.01: DEFINITIONS .................................................................................. 809-1
Section 809.02: PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES ............................................................. 809-1
Section 809.03: PENALTIES ..................................................................................... 809-2
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CHAPTER VIII & IX – TRAFFIC & MOTOR VEHICLES
ORDINANCE 809 BICYCLES, ROLLER SKATES AND SKATEBOARDS
Section 809.01: DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms
shall be defined in this manner:
Subd. 1: Bicycle. As defined in Minn. Stat. §169.01, Subd. 51.
Subd. 2: Roller Skates. Are defined as a boot or shoe having wheels attached which
enable the wearer to propel him or herself with a skating motion. This definition shall
specifically include, but is not limited to, in-line roller skates.
Subd. 3: Skateboard. Is defined as a rider propelled footboard mounted over small
wheels upon which a rider may sit or stand.
Subd. 4: Restricted Area. Shall include the following streets and the sidewalks adjacent
thereto:
a) College Avenue between Birch Street and the alley immediately south of
Minnesota Street.
b) Minnesota Street between Second Avenue West and First Street East.
c) First and Second Avenues NW lying south of Ash Street.
d) Ash Street between College Avenue and Second Avenue NW.
Section 809.02: PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES. No person shall engage in the following
activities:
Subd. 1: Ride a bicycle on the sidewalk which is located on the north side of Minnesota
Street between College Avenue and First Avenue Northwest.
Subd. 2: Travel on roller skates in or on any street within the restricted area except for
purposes of crossing a street, at which time the crossing shall be made at a right angle to the
street at an intersection or designated crosswalk in accordance with the laws governing a
pedestrian.
Subd. 3: Ride a skateboard on any street or sidewalk within the restricted area.
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Section 809.03: PENALTIES.
Subd. 1: Any person who violates this Ordinance shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor,
except as provided in Subd. 2.
Subd. 2: Any person violating this Ordinance where such violation resulted in injury to
any person or property, or where the violation created the imminent danger of injury to any
person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Updated: 2/12/96
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