§ 92-11. Violations and penalties.
[Amended 6-18-2007 by Ord. No. 0607-03]
Except as may be otherwise provided herein, any person who shall violate any
provision of this chapter shall, for the first offense, be fined not less than
$25 not more than $100 and shall pay the costs of prosecution. For each subsequent
offense, he shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200 and shall pay
the costs of prosecution. All second offenses, before being punishable as such,
shall have been committed within 12 months after the commission of the first
offense unless otherwise specifically provided.
§ 92-240. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, the following definitions shall be applicable unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary:
MOTORIZED SKATEBOARD OR SCOOTER
Any device that is designed to travel on at least two wheels with the deck or
chassis of such device open and close to the ground, that has handlebars or
a hand-controlled throttle or brake, that is designed to be stood or sat upon
by the operator, and that is powered by a motor that is capable of propelling
the device without human propulsion. "Motorized skateboard or scooter"
shall not include any automobile or device that is included within the definition
of "moped," "motorcycle," off-highway vehicle (OHV),"
any type of "tractor," "triped," "motorized wheelchair"
or "electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD)" set forth
in this chapter.
[Added 7-21-2008 by Ord. No. 0708-02]
SCOOTER
A low, narrow footboard made out of wood or other material with a wheel or wheels
at each end and a raised handlebar for steering and which can be propelled by
foot or by a motor.
SKATEBOARD
A piece of wood or other material to which wheels are attached.
§ 92-241. Use restricted.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate any skateboard on and/or over any sidewalk adjoining any street, any street in the City of Rehoboth Beach from May 15 until September 15 of any year.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate any skateboard or scooter on and/or over the bandstand or any public structures throughout the entire year. The term "public structures" shall, in addition to its ordinary meaning, include but not be limited to the City's benches, plaques, memorials and steps.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate any skateboard on, under and/or over the Boardwalk or any of the Boardwalk pavilions throughout the entire year.
D. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate any scooter on the following areas in the City of Rehoboth Beach from May 15 to September 15 of any year:
(1) The Boardwalk.
(2) Rehoboth Avenue, from Canal Bridge to the Boardwalk.