Blades & skateboards

Skateboarders, in-line skaters and push scooters use the streets as well. It's safer for you and for everyone one else if you stay on side streets when you skateboard, in-line skate or ride a push-scooter.

The City's Street and Traffic By-Law authorizes Vancouver Police to seize and detain skateboards, and push-scooters as well as hand out fines if these vehicles are used in contravention of the points listed below.

The City of Vancouver by-law requires anyone on skateboards, skates or push-scooters to:

• be 16 or older
• stay off sidewalks
• wear proper safety gear such as helmets, knee and wrist guards
• travel in the direction of traffic and as close as possible to the curb
• stay on local street bikeways or other minor street (those without lane or dividing lines)
• ride or skate responsibly, without being reckless, blocking traffic or endangering the safety and property of anyone

So be safe, not sorry. Stick to the sides and gear up properly!

For more information or questions, contact 3-1-1.

• By-law amendment (amended May 28, 2002)