§ 44-145. Use of roller skates, coasters, roller blades, skateboards, toy vehicles and similar devices.

(a)

No person upon roller skates, or riding in or by means of any coaster, roller blades, skateboard, toy vehicle, or similar device shall operate such a device on any roadway or public tennis court.

(b)

No person upon roller skates, or riding in or by means of any coaster, roller blades, skateboard, toy vehicle, or similar device shall operate such a device on any private parking area or lot where signs giving notice that operation of such device is prohibited; provided, however that the provisions of this subsection (b) shall not be applicable to any private parking lot or area unless the following signage is clearly and properly posted at all entrances to the private parking lot or area:

NOTICE—Pursuant to Merriam Municipal Code section 44-145, no roller skates, coaster, roller blades, skateboard, toy vehicles or similar device may be operated in this parking lot or area. Conviction of a violation of this section shall result in a fine of $30.00.

(c)

No person upon roller skates, or riding in or by means of any coaster, roller blades, skateboard, toy vehicle, or similar device shall operate such a device on any private parking area or lot where the building used for conducting business on the premises is not occupied by an ongoing business enterprise, unless with the written permission of the property owner; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection (c) shall not be applicable unless the following signage is posted on the property in a location clearly observable to the public:

NOTICE—Pursuant to Merriam Municipal Code section 44-145, no roller skates, coaster, roller blades, skateboard, toy vehicles or similar device may be operated in this parking lot or area without the written permission of the property owner. Conviction of a violation of this section shall result in a fine of $30.00.

(d)

Whenever any person is operating such a device upon a useable path for other operation or sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.

(e)

Any person found guilty of a violation of this section shall be fined $30.00.

(Code 1967, § 16-251; Ord. No. 1306, § 1, 7-28-1997)