(Note: skatepark closures begin immediately for any lack of helmet compliance. HMBPD will begin to issue citations to individuals for helmet violations beginning in Sept 2009.)
Official Notice from HMB PD:
Personnel;
Yesterday, I met with representatives from the School District, Boys & Girls Club, and the "Skate the Coast" Association regarding the on-going issue of skateboarders not wearing helmets when skating inside the skateboard park (refer to City Ordinance #9.11.010 & 9.11.020).
Effective immediately, if any person (regardless of age) is seen inside the skateboard park with a skateboard in their possession and not wearing a helmet, everyone will be asked to leave and the skateboard park will be closed (locked) for the day and reopened the next morning. In addition, no bicycles are allowed the skateboard park at any time.
Since the School District owns the property and the City is carrying the insurance, we must take these steps to prevent serious injury and restrict our exposure to civil liability.
During the summer, and just before the new school year, representatives from Skate the Coast Association and the School District will follow up with some outreach to educate the skateboarders on the risks involved with skateboarding without proper safety equipment. When school starts this September, we will be issuing citations to all persons in violation of the ordinance. You may refer skateboarders in violation to:
Michelle Dragony (Skate the Coast) @ (650) 740-4384.
Some of her business cards are on the table in the squad room as well.
Thanks,
Don O'Keefe
Police Chief
Once Again: Skatepark closures begin immediately, citations beginning in Sept 2009!
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