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    Laws - View Law: MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS


    Motorized skateboard use is primarily covered by city laws. In general, city laws require riders to be at least 14 years old, follow traffic signs and rules and wear a helmet while riding a motorized skateboard.
     
    The Phoenix City Council approved a ban on ALL motorized skateboards, scooters and motorized play vehicles. They cannot be operated on public right of ways, including ALL streets and sidewalks.
     
    No person can operate a toy vehicle (less than 5 horsepower) on city streets (Section 19-23). Tempe City codes also state that no person other than the owner of the motorized skateboard is authorized to ride it and that no passengers are allowed on it.
     
    ·          Prohibits the operation of any motorized skateboard by any person under 14
    ·          requires children 14 and over to carry a consent form signed by their parents at all times while riding it
    ·          restricts the operation of motorized skateboards on city streets to daylight hours (not before 7 am and not after 8pm)
    ·          restricts the speed of motorized skateboards to 25 miles per hour
    ·          prohibits carrying of passengers when the motorized skateboard is in motion
    ·          prohibits riding a motorized skateboard in a crosswalk
    ·          prohibits the operators of motorized skateboards from causing excessive noise
    ·          requires all motorized skateboard operators under 18 years old to wear helmets
    ·          Violation of this city law is a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2500 and six months in jail.
     
    ·          Parental permission form is required to be carried at all times by children riding motorized skateboards.
    ·          Children under 14 are prohibited from riding motorized skateboards.
    ·          Prohibits riding motorized skateboards on sidewalks and on any private property where owners prohibit it.
    ·          Motorized skateboards cannot go on roads with speed limits over 30 miles per hour and can only be operated from 7am to 8pm.
    ·          Users cannot carry fuel or any other packages while riding it, nor alter the fuel system by adding fuel packs.
    ·          Mesa also requires motorized skateboard riders under 18 to wear a helmet, shoes (no sandles!) and goggles.
    ·          Violations can result in a fine of up to $300.
     
    Check with your local police department to find out about laws concerning motorized skateboards in your community.

    Comments
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    On 06/16/05
    Ricky from CA said:
    cAn you tell me whats the law for riding a Goped® in California.
    On 06/13/05
    austin from AZ said:
    I think its absolutly retarted that they are complaining about the noise disturbence on Gopeds® when you see harleys and other motorcycles setting off car alarms. Anyone can get hurt getting out bed, life has risks and fun comes with those risks. I think a waver should be signed by the parents saying all lyability is on them and remove the fines from the picture.
    On 05/10/05
    corey from AZ said:
    i think it is silly that they are banning gopeds if people get in accedints that is there problem others should not get in trouble for others stupid mistakes 
    On 05/02/05
    Mason from AZ said:
    What are the laws pertaining to Pocket Rockets? They are mini-motorcycles for kids 14 yrs and up. Are the laws the same as Gopeds?
    On 05/01/05
    B from AZ said:
    Motorized scooters will eventually be banned everywhere. That is direction things are going. There were 60,000 scooter accidents that required hospitalization last year....almost all the injured were under 16 years old. Towns that have banned motorized scooters have had huge decreases in the number of injuries and the number of complaints. In Arizona, Tucson got the ball rolling. They were the first to ban motorized scooters. Phoenix saw how effective the ban was at reducing accidents and complaints. They also banned scooters. They will soon be illegal in Mesa, Tempe, and Gilbert.
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