New Jersey § 39:4-10

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39:4-10.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-10

What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-10 cover?

Section 39:4-10 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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