Fanwood |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. General Legislation |
Chapter 247. Skateboards, Roller Skates and Scooters |
§ 247-8. Helmets, reflective clothing and other equipment.
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A.A person under 14 years of age shall not operate a skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates or scooter, unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened helmet. Persons using roller skates, in-line skates and scooters must wear a bicycle helmet which meets or exceeds the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z90.4 bicycle helmet standard) or the Snell Memorial Foundation's 1990 Standard for ProtectiveHeadgear for Use in Bicycling. Persons using a skateboard must wear a helmet that meets or exceeds the ASTM skateboard helmet standard, F-1492.B.No person shall operate a skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates or scooter at night unless he or she is wearing reflective clothing, which shall be visible from a distance of not less than 50 feet from the front, side and rear of the skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates or scooter when directly in front of the lawful beams of a headlight on a motor vehicle.