Augusta-Richmond County, GA Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Ban zone
- Levee to Walton Way, 15th-4th St
- Skateboards/skates
- Banned in that zone
- In-line skates
- Transportation use allowed there
- Private property
- Owner permission required countywide
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor under Sec. 1-6-1
Summary
Augusta-Richmond County bans skateboard and skate use on streets, sidewalks, parks, and medians in the downtown area between the Levee and Walton Way from 15th to 4th Street, and on private property without owner permission.
(a)The use of skateboards and skates is prohibited on any street, alley, sidewalk, park, median or parking area within the area between the Levee and Walton Way lying between 15th Street and 4th Street... (c)The use of skateboards and skates, including in-line skates, is prohibited on private property in Richmond County without the permission of the owner or tenant in lawful possession of said private property.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Recodification).
Full Breakdown
Section 3-8-17 of the county code prohibits skateboards and skates on any street, alley, sidewalk, park, median, or parking area within the downtown zone bounded by the Levee, Walton Way, 15th Street, and 4th Street. In-line skates may be used there for transportation only, and skaters must obey pedestrian rules and avoid endangering others. Skateboards and skates, including in-line skates, are also banned anywhere on private property in Richmond County without the owner or tenant's permission. Violators are guilty of a misdemeanor, punished as provided in Section 1-6-1's general penalty provision.
Violations & Fines
Violating the skateboard and skate ban is a misdemeanor, punished as provided in Section 1-6-1 of the Augusta-Richmond County Code, which sets fines and possible jail time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are in-line skates treated differently?
Sources & Official References
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