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CITY OF ,4NO~'~ CiD' CODE CH,gPTER 6£: ,qRTICL£ Y: DIVISION I CHAPTER 62. TIL'AFFIC APlD VEHICLES ARTICLE V. DIVISIO~N ]. Section 62-131. Bicycles and Play Vehicles. Generall'/ Regulation of roller devices. (a) (b) (c) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to protect the public health and safety arimng out of the use of roller devicei, such as skate boards, roller blades, roller skates, in-line skates and roller stds within the city. Tine council of the city finds that there are certain public streets, ways and property wherein the operanon and use of such roller devices create an unnecessary potential danger to either the user of such devices or the general public; and that the use of such devices in an improper manner may cause destruction of property. Definition-Roller device. As used in this section, the term "roller device" means a non-motor/zed platform, foot board, sM-like device, shoe, boot or similar object mounted on wheels and designed or intended to propel a r/der by human power or force of' ~avity, including but not limited to, skate bqards, miler ' skates, roller blades, in-line skates and roller-skis. These devices do not include wheel chair~ operated for or by a disabled person, wagons or strollers. Prohibinon. [t shall be untawfal for any person to operate, ride or use a roller device under the following circumstances: (I) In a careless, recldess or negligent manner or in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger any property or any per, on, including the user of the roller device; or in such a manner a~ to indicate either a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. (2) In any area .within the City while being pushed, pulled or in any way propelled by any motorized vehicle or by a person on a bicycle. (2) On pr/vale propervy without the express permission of the owner or occupant or the property. Upon any city-owned parking 16t, ramp or other parking facility. Upon any public street or roadway where the posted speed limit is in excess of 30 miles per hour. Upon any public street, sidewalk or roadway after sunset and before On any public street, alley, sidewall( or other public prgperty in the foilowingarea: On the east side of the Rum R. iver, commencing at tine Rum River, then east on Van/~uren Street-to Fourtln Avenue, then south on Fourth Avenue to Monroe Street, then west on Monroe Street to the Rum River, except for tt~e sidewalk adjacent to'the north side of VanBuren Street, the sidewalk adjacent to the south side of'Monroe Street, and the sidewalk adjacent to the east side of Fourth Avenue. Unless otherwise specified, the descr/bed area includes all sidewalks (~) (6) (7) -654-