N.J. Stat. § 39:4-10.10a

Current through L. 2024, c. 87.

Section 39:4-10.10a - Regulation of skateboarding, roller skating; "roller skates" defined

The governing body of any municipality may, by ordinance, regulate the operation of skateboards and roller skates upon the roadways and public properties under municipal jurisdiction; provided, however, that no such ordinance shall:

a. absolve any person operating roller skates or a skateboard upon a permitted roadway of any of the duties applicable to the operator of a bicycle pursuant to Article 3 of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes and all supplements thereto, except as to those provisions thereof which by their nature can have no application; or

b. prohibit any person from operating a skateboard upon any public roadway, except those specifically designated by ordinance.

For the purpose of this section, "roller skates" means a pair of devices worn on the feet with a set of wheels attached, regardless of the number or placement of those wheels, and used to glide or propel the user over the ground.

N.J.S. § 39:4-10.10a

L. 1998, c. 36, s. 1.