SKATEBOARDING AND ROLLER SKATING/ROLLERBLADING P606

Issued by: Vice President for Administration
Approved: August, 1990; Revised August, 2005

Due to personal injury and increased damage to University property, the recreational use of skateboards and roller skates/rollerblades on University property is prohibited. Skateboarding and roller skating/rollerblading is permitted for transportation purposes only, on sidewalks that are clear of pedestrian traffic.

Skateboarders and roller skaters/rollerbladers must use extreme caution at all times when traveling on campus, remaining mindful of the superseding right of others to a safe campus environment. Skateboards and roller skates/rollerblades shall be carried (not ridden) into campus buildings and classrooms and shall be stored so as not to create an obstruction/trip hazard or damage University property.

Wearing radio/cassette headphones while skateboarding and roller skating/rollerblading is prohibited. Skateboarders and roller skaters/rollerbladers may not be towed.

PROCEDURE: SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS

Skateboarders and roller skaters/rollerbladers are subject to disciplinary action and, as appropriate, legal citation for violations of this policy, including the failure to stop at the scene of an accident in which they have been involved that results in property damage and/or injury. Identification must be presented to the other party and the accident reported to University Police. The University will seek restitution if University property is damaged or destroyed.

University Police Officers are authorized to take possession of skateboards or roller skates/rollerblades from users who act without caution or do not comply with this policy. Parents of offenders under the age of 17 must appear at the Office of University Police in order to claim the skateboards or roller skates/rollerblades. University Police may ban any offender from riding in certain areas of the campus or on the entire campus for up to one year or longer should there be repeat offenses.

INQUIRIES/REQUESTS:

University Police
Room 162, Duchess Hall
632 - 3333