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In-line or other skates, coasters, toy vehicles or other similar devices are not permitted in the roadway except crossing in a crosswalk.  The bike lane is part of the roadway.

Skateboards on Sidewalks

By Geo Posted on December 1, 2015 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks, Skates 3 Comments

Question William asked: Who has the right of way and basically whether you’re on a skate board or a bicycle can you ride them on side walks at all and no matter which one you are on when crossing any …

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In-Line Skates

By Geo Posted on August 11, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Skates 4 Comments Tagged with Skates

Question Herman asked:  While I know that this isn’t a bicycle question per se, I would like to know the legality of an individual skating (inline, or roller) in/on the street.  The research that I’ve done seems to be split. …

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Skateboards in Bike Lanes

By Geo Posted on September 22, 2011 Posted in Ask Geo, Skates 8 Comments Tagged with bike lanes

Question Max asked:  I go to a university and I ride a skateboard everywhere.  Until recently I have always skateboarded in the bike lane because I go just as fast as bicyclists and the sidewalks are packed with people. Police …

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In-Line Skaters in Bike Lanes

By Geo Posted on July 12, 2010 Posted in Ask Geo, Skates 7 Comments Tagged with Skates

Question Christopher asked:  I inline skate at an average speed of 13-15 mph in the bike lane on my local South Florida streets.  While 99% of the cyclists are very positive; with words of encouragement, allowing me to draft when …

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