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Don't Get a Ticket On Your Inline Skate

Who would have thought that inline skating could be considered a crime? We'll it is in some places ... and under some conditions. Take a look at these articles and links to make sure you know the law and how to fight the ticket (and City Hall) if you have to.

Don't Even Think About Skating in This Town ... Residents of Clear Springs, Md., were complaining about skateboarders. So they decided -- while they were at it -- to ban inline skaters, too. No, it doesn't make much sense. ... Here's what the mayor has to say about it.

A Sampler of Skating Laws in the USA ... Some cities have sensible skating laws. Some have draconian laws based on antiquated or misinformed notions of inline skating. Take a look.

How to Fight a Skating Ticket - And Win! ... Someday, you may run into a police officer who wants to write you a ticket for skating under an antiquated law intended to keep "toy vehicles" out of the street. Fight that ticket! Inline skates may be fun. But they are not toys!

What To Do If City Hall Is Considering a Ban ... All it takes sometimes to get City Hall to start drafting a skating ban is one irate citizen. So if you hear that a ban is being considered, get busy. A little advocacy is usually all you need to beat back the ban.

 

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17 Places Where Inline Skating Is Banned!

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