Skateboarding signs and fines

February 11, 2013

Did you know that anyone over the age of 14 in Martinsville, VA, gets slapped with a fine and a misdemeanor for skating on the sidewalk? Skateboarding laws take into account a lot of things from age, time of day, location, and even manner.

Fun as skateboarding is, it carries risks for the skateboarder, passersby, and the property that’s skated on. Do skateboarders need to follow the same laws as cars on the road? What is the liability landowners may be subject to if there’s a skateboarding injury on their property? Who builds and maintains recreational areas like skateboarding parks?

Get your questions answered here, with our full article on skateboarding laws.