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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 11Ch. 5§ 21969 Local Roller Skating Rules

§ 21969 Local Roller Skating Rules

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§ 21969 Local Roller Skating Rules

This law lets local governments make rules about roller skating on roads, sidewalks, or highways.

Key Takeaways

  • •Cities can decide where and how people can roller skate on public paths.
  • •Rules might include where skaters can go or what safety gear they need.
  • •The law only lets cities make rules—it doesn’t set the rules itself.

Example

A kid is roller skating down the middle of a busy street.

The city can make a rule saying skaters must stay on the sidewalk or wear safety gear.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 21969 Local Roller Skating Rules

A local authority may adopt rules and regulations by ordinance regulating persons engaged in roller skating on a highway, sidewalk, or roadway. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 145, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

local authorityrules and regulationsordinanceroller skatinghighwaysidewalkroadway

Related Statutes

  • § 21720 Pocket Bike Operation Restrictions
  • § 21952 Pedestrian Right-Of-Way On Sidewalks
  • § 21957 Hitchhiking Prohibition
  • § 21959 Skiing On Roadways Prohibited
  • § 21960 Freeway Nonmotorized Traffic Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 21969.
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