Public Conduct in Wylie, TX (2026)
5 verified public conduct rules for Wylie, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Skateboarding Rules
In the City of Wylie, skateboards, roller skates and manually propelled scooters are banned outright on Ballard Street and its sidewalks between State Highway 78 and Brown Street under Code of Ordinances § 110-272. A parent who lets a child ride there is equally liable, and a violation is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500.00.
Wylie Ballard Street Skateboard Ban
Heavy RestrictionsWylie Code of Ordinances § 110-272
(a)Restrictions and prohibitions on locations of use.(1)It is unlawful for any person to use, operate or ride skates, skateboards, manually propelled scooters or similar nonmotorized rolling devices, or propel himself or another on skates, skateboards, manually propelled scooters or similar nonmotorized rolling devices on Ballard Street, and the sidewalks along Ballard Street, between Highway 7...
Loitering Rules
In the City of Wylie, standing, sitting, running or loitering on any roadway median narrower than eight feet is an offense under Code of Ordinances § 110-208, adopted March 25, 2025. The same section bars approaching a moving vehicle on a major thoroughfare, freeway or access road, though the law carves out defenses for emergency aid, permitted street work and lawfully crossing a divided road.
Wylie Roadway Median Loitering Ban
Significant RestrictionsWylie Code of Ordinances § 110-208
(a)Offenses. It shall be an offense for a person to:(1)Stand, sit, run or loiter on a roadway median that measures less than eight feet wide; or(2)Approach a motor vehicle being operated on a major thoroughfare, freeway or access road.(b)Defenses. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of this section if the conduct prohibited by this section was by a person:(1)Lawfully and...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Sec. 74-183 of the Wylie Code of Ordinances bans smoking and e-cigarette use in city parks and facilities and within 15 feet of entrances, and separately bars smoking on an outdoor patio located fewer than ten linear feet from public property, another establishment's patio, or an operable window. Violators face escalating municipal fines up to $500.00.
Wylie Smoking Ban on Outdoor Patios
Significant RestrictionsWylie Code of Ordinances § 74-183
Sec. 74-183. - Smoking prohibited in certain areas.(a)A person commits an offense in violation of this article if he smokes or possesses a burning tobacco, tobacco substitute, weed, other plant product, electronic cigarette or e-cigarette or liquid nicotine in any of the following indoor and/or enclosed areas:(1)A public or private preschool, primary or secondary school;(2)City buildings, facil...
Jaywalking
In the City of Wylie, pedestrians must cross at a marked crosswalk between signalized adjacent intersections under Code of Ordinances § 110-203. Away from an intersection, crossing anywhere else is against the law, and even where crossing outside a crosswalk is otherwise allowed, the pedestrian must yield to every nearby vehicle and cannot cause traffic to stop or swerve.
Wylie Jaywalking and Crossing Rules
Some RestrictionsWylie Code of Ordinances § 110-203
(a)Between adjacent intersections. Pedestrians shall cross roadways only at a marked crosswalk when crossing between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation.(b)Crosswalks at intersections. Pedestrians shall use crosswalks at intersections as follows:(1)Any crossing by any pedestrian of any intersection within the corporate limits of the city shall be made within...
Public Alcohol Use
In the City of Wylie it is a criminal offense to possess or consume an alcoholic beverage in any city park, recreational area or other public open space, facility or structure the city owns, leases or operates. The violation is treated as trespassing under state law and carries a fine up to $500.00.
Wylie Public Alcohol Consumption Ban
Some RestrictionsWylie Code of Ordinances § 10-21
(a)A person commits an offense if he possesses or consumes an alcoholic beverage on the premises of a park, recreational area or other public open space or facility or structure owned, leased or operated by the city. A violation of this section is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 and shall be considered trespassing as defined by state law. ... (b)It is a defense to prosecution or enfo...
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