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Public Conduct in Haverford, PA (2026)

5 verified public conduct rules for Haverford, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Skateboarding Rules

Skateboarding, bicycling and roller skating on any sidewalk in a business district or place of public gathering in Haverford Township is unlawful, and so is riding on any street, sidewalk or public land in a way that interferes with a pedestrian. Fines can reach $1,000 plus costs.

Haverford Township Skateboarding on Sidewalks Rules

Some Restrictions

Haverford Township Code §§ 55-15, 55-19, 55-24

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle, skateboard or roller skates upon any sidewalk located either in a business district or place of public gathering in the Township of Haverford. ... It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle, skateboard or roller skates upon any street, sidewalk or public lands in such a manner as to interfere with any pedestrian. ... Other ...

Loud Party Ordinance

Haverford Township's disorderly conduct ordinance bars violent, tumultuous, offensive or obstreperous conduct, and it also bars knowingly permitting that conduct on premises you own, possess or control. A host can be charged for what happens at the party. The fine is up to $1,000.

Haverford Township Disorderly Conduct and Party Host Liability

Some Restrictions

Haverford Township Code § 128-3

H. Disturbing or tending to disturb or aiding in disturbing the peace of others by violent, tumultuous, offensive or obstreperous conduct, nor shall any person knowingly permit such conduct upon any premises owned or possessed by him or under his control.

Loitering Rules

In Haverford Township, loafing, loitering or strolling in a street, alley or other public place, at a public gathering, around a store or business, or on private property without lawful business is disorderly conduct. The fine is up to $1,000 plus costs, with up to 90 days in county jail on default.

Haverford Township Loitering and Loafing Rule

Some Restrictions

Haverford Township Code § 128-3

F. Loafing, loitering or strolling in or upon any street, alley or other public way or public place or at any public gathering or assembly or in or around any store, shop, business or commercial establishment or on any private property or place without lawful business.

Outdoor Smoking Restrictions

In Haverford Township, all areas of Township parks and playgrounds where children are or may be present are tobacco-free, and smoking any tobacco product in any form is prohibited there. The definition of smoking includes electronic smoking devices. The fine is up to $100 per violation, per day.

Haverford Township Tobacco-Free Parks and Playgrounds

Significant Restrictions

Haverford Township Code § 126-33

A. All areas of Township parks and playgrounds where children are or may be present are designated tobacco-free, and the use or smoking of any tobacco product in any form is prohibited. B. Signs shall be posted delineating the tobacco-free areas.

Public Alcohol Use

In Haverford Township it is unlawful to drink alcohol on any public way open to vehicle or pedestrian travel, and an open container on a public way is prima facie evidence of drinking. Parking lots open to the public are covered too. The Township Manager can waive the ban for civic events.

Haverford Township Public Drinking and Open Container Ban

Significant Restrictions

Haverford Township Code § 126-21

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic beverage in or upon any public way or place open to use of the public as matter of right for purpose of vehicular and/or pedestrian travel. Any person who is a customer or patron of a restaurant that complies with Chapter 182, Zoning, § 182-731B, Outdoor dining areas in public rights of way, shall not violate this § 126-21A. B. The...

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