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pooser Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738
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Posted: Dec 29, 2004 8:54 am Post subject: skateboard laws |
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does anyone no the details of helmet laws and trespassing laws pertaining to skateboarding? I had my first run-in with the po-po yesterday and am now considering bringing a helmet with me just in case. i was just wondering what the fines are for not wearing a helmet or riding in an area marked "no skateboarding." And im really only curious about laws in california but any news on laws elsewhere would be helpful as well. thanks. |
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elyse Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1261 City: Indianapolis
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Posted: Dec 31, 2004 8:08 am Post subject: |
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The Headless Chicken, I have never heard a law about having to wear a helmet, unless you are talking about a skatepark, and it wouldn't be a "law" at a park, it would just be a rule. Other than that I dunno |
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pooser Wakeboarder.com Freak
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Posted: Dec 31, 2004 8:40 am Post subject: |
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ya its a law for bikes but like a year ago in california skateboarders scooters rollerblades etc. have to wear helmets if they are under 18. gay law. ive been starting to skate through the city to get to further, better spots. i got hassled by a cop for my first time and am kinda worried about getting ticketed cuz my parents are definitely all up tight about. however i read somewhere that its just a 25 dollar fine and you get off with a warning for your first offense. im not sure how accurate this info was but i figured thats not bad. i was also worried about violations of when yor skating areas that are clearly marked no skateboarding. do you get fined. |
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elyse Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1261 City: Indianapolis
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Posted: Dec 31, 2004 9:40 am Post subject: |
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man that is a gay law. But yeah, I'm pretty sure you get a warning and then get fined for skating in non-skating areas. At least thats how it is in Indy, because last time my brother, my cousin, and I were skating there they gave us a warning. |
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pooser Wakeboarder.com Freak
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Posted: Dec 31, 2004 10:24 am Post subject: |
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do you have any idea how much the fine is. i dont have that much cash, its not that big a deal cuz its been raining for a week and i havent been able t skate much and since break is pretty much over my skating time will be cut down. i just want to see if its some ridiculous fine or if its worth the time you get to spend in a kick ass spot. |
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elyse Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1261 City: Indianapolis
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Posted: Dec 31, 2004 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry dude, I can't help you with the amount. Besides, it is probably different in California than it is in Indy. |
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Fredrick Eisenhauer Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 05 May 2003 Posts: 1600 City: Australia, W.A
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Posted: Jan 01, 2005 12:03 am Post subject: |
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Maybe ring up the police station and ask for some accurate info? _________________
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elyse Wakeboarder.Commie
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Posted: Jan 01, 2005 6:55 am Post subject: |
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Fredrick Eisenhauer, thats a good idea. Or have you tried google yet? |
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noneya Addict
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 796 City: Roxboro, NC
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dmac Addict
Joined: 22 Jul 2003 Posts: 728 City: 405 be-otch
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Posted: Jan 14, 2005 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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here if you ride in a no skating zone they just grab yous ass off the board and bitch at you. for those of you that have seen TDS. but other than that nothing really. i havnt gotten a ticket yet, just bitched at. _________________ CRAIGkelly.JEFFanderson.TRISTONpicott |
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Hyperliterider Newbie
Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Posts: 7 City: North Charleston
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Posted: Jan 16, 2005 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Here everyone goes downtown and nobody really says nothin jus to leave. They say they'll call the police so we jus go across the street. Its pretty gay that theres a helmet law and no skate zones. _________________ ________________________________________
Ryan |
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pooser Wakeboarder.com Freak
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Posted: Jan 16, 2005 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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there arent that many no skate zones. they only do that a the good spots. there's always parking lots. who wants to skate sets anyways. |
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Fredrick Eisenhauer Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 05 May 2003 Posts: 1600 City: Australia, W.A
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Posted: Jan 17, 2005 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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In Australia people kick us out of spots, but the cops aren't as harsh toward skaters so we have it pretty easy. _________________
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aceyx Addict
Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 770 City: dirty
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Posted: Jan 17, 2005 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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i would actually go to the clerk at city hall to find out what you're looking for. maybe it's just my inherent distrust for the police, but i'm betting they 1. don't know until it comes time to give you a ticket for it 2. will give you bad (vague) information 3. will be too busy eating donuts to answer.
also, i'm really confused about the cali law. helmets do not protect against broken bones (other than the skull) and the reason it was started because a girl wasn't wearing a helmet when she got hit by a car? she got hit by a frickin car, mate, it's not like she just fell over and got a concussion. |
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pooser Wakeboarder.com Freak
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Posted: Jan 17, 2005 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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aceyx, ya she was on a scooter without a helmet fot hit by a car and died so her friends petitioned for the law. assholes. i think they should teach kids how to cross the street. |
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secretarial Newbie
Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 16
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Honeytoast0303 Outlaw
Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 149 City: Holyoke
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Posted: Aug 25, 2005 8:03 am Post subject: |
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my dads a cop here in holyoke. he said they take away your board/bike. ive only heard about 1 board taken though. the cops realy dont think the law is that important so they dont inforce it. i go skating w/out a helmet and they dont say anything. _________________ <CBV>
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