![]() In our region there are some local rules about skateboards. That’s the second reason it’s not easy to understand the rules for skateboarding. Relying on state law, you could conclude that skateboarders can travel wherever and however a pedestrian is allowed to travel, but local jurisdictions can make additional rules. I’ll get to the practicalities of this in a moment. If there are no sidewalks, the skateboarder should travel in the left lane of the road, facing traffic, and move off the roadway for oncoming cars. Pedestrians (including skateboarders) are required to use sidewalks rather than the roadway unless there are no sidewalks. ▪ Can they use bicycle lanes? What about being on a roadway where there are no bicycle lanes? Because skateboarders fit into the classification of pedestrian, they are not allowed to use bicycle lanes. So let’s go through the questions within the original question and see what’s required for skateboarders. Whether you’re on a skateboard, roller skates, pogo stick or a red wagon, you’re a pedestrian in the eyes of the law. The legislators expanded the traditional definition of a pedestrian (a person who travels by foot) and included “means of conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle” ( RCW 46.04.400). ![]() That’s because skateboards actually fit into the definition of pedestrians in Washington’s traffic laws. The first is that it’s hard to even find any state laws specifically about skateboards. ![]() ![]() Skateboarders are treated like pedestrians on roads in Washington state, but local jurisdictions, including the city of Bellingham, have their own restrictions.Įvan What are the rules for skateboarders? Can they (or should they) use bicycle lanes? What about being on a road where there are no bicycle lanes? Do they need to obey traffic signals and signs? Should vehicles yield to them, as we do for pedestrians?Īnswer: There are a couple issues that complicate our understanding with where skateboarders fit into the transportation spectrum. Tanner Hinrichs rides his skateboard at Bellingham Skate Park before heading to work on Aug. ![]()
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