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J1-101 Skateboard and Similar Modes of Transportation

J1-102 Where to Ride

J1-102.1 Persons riding a skateboard or similar mode of transportation shall use bike lanes or keep as near as safely possible to the far right side or edge of the right traffic lane so that they will be proceeding in the same direction as other traffic.

J1-102.2 Persons riding a skateboard or similar mode of transportation on a sidewalk, shared-use path, or across a roadway on a crosswalk shall have all the rights and duties of a pedestrian under the same circumstances.

J1-103 Passing and Changing Direction

J1-103.1 Persons riding a skateboard or similar mode of transportation shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian.

J1-103.2 Persons riding a skateboard or similar mode of transportation shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing any pedestrian.

J1-104 Safety Consideration

J1-104.1 Persons riding a skateboard or similar mode of transportation shall not attach themselves to any vehicle on a highway.

J1-104.2 Do not ride a skateboard or similar mode of transportation in residential, academic or administrative facilities.

J1-104.3 Use of safety equipment is strongly recommended.

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