D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-1211
No person upon rollerskates, skateboard, or riding by means of a sled, coaster, toy vehicle, sidewalk bicycle, or similar device shall go upon any roadway except when crossing a roadway in a crosswalk. When crossing a roadway, such person shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to pedestrians. This subsection shall not apply to any street set aside as a play street by the Mayor or the Council.
No person riding upon a coaster, rollerskates, skateboard, sled, toy vehicle, sidewalk bicycle, or any similar device shall attach himself or herself or the device upon which he or she is riding to any vehicle upon a highway, roadway, or in an alley.
No person shall ride or use skateboards, rollerskates, rollerblades, or similar devices upon the parks and plazas located in the Pennsylvania Avenue Development area, as defined by the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972, approved October 27, 1972 (86 Stat. 1266; 40 U.S.C. §871(f)) .
The Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation shall post public notice at a park or plaza prior to enforcement of §§ 1211.3 through 1211.10.
The public notice shall include the following or similar language and signage: "Riding or use of skateboards, rollerskates, rollerblades, or similar devices is strictly prohibited. Skateboards subject to removal and impoundment. Civil fine for violating this law shall be fifty dollars ($ 50)."
The public notice shall be placed at a minimum of two (2) locations adjacent to entrances to the park or plaza; shall measure at least two feet by one foot (2 ft. by 1 ft.); and shall be in capital letters.
All violations of § 1211.3 shall be processed and adjudicated in accordance with the provisions of chapter 10 of this title.
A police officer may remove and impound any skateboard being used in violations of § 1211.3.
Any skateboard impounded for violation of § 1211.3 shall be returned to its owner upon the posting of bond or collateral in the amount of fifty dollars ($ 50).
If the owner or user of the skateboard is a juvenile under the age of sixteen (16) years, any skateboard impounded for violation of § 1211.3 shall be returned to the owner's or user's parents or legal guardian upon the posting of bond or collateral in the amount of fifty dollars ($ 50).
The civil fine for violation of § 1211.3 shall be fifty dollars ($ 50).
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-1211