Hesperia, CA Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Where banned
- Posted public/commercial/industrial property only
- Device threshold
- Wheels under six inches diameter
- First offense fine
- Up to $100
- Citation
- HMC § 9.14.010
Summary
Hesperia bans skateboarding, roller skating, and similar wheeled devices on posted public or commercial/industrial property once prohibition signage is clearly displayed at entrances, treating a violation as a public nuisance.
It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to ride a skateboard, or utilize roller skates, inline skates or any similar self-powered wheeled device having wheels less than six inches in diameter, upon any public property or private property within any commercial or industrial zone in the city, where notice of such prohibition has been posted and is clearly visible in at least two entrances to the prohibited area or in the immediate area where such activity is prohibited. This section shall not apply to persons participating in any city-sponsored program, event or class in which use of the self-powered wheeled devices described herein are utilized, permitted or required.
(Ord. 272 § 1 (part), 1998)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 24 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 9.14 makes it unlawful and a declared public nuisance to ride a skateboard, roller skates, inline skates, or similar wheeled devices under six inches in wheel diameter on public property or on private property in a commercial or industrial zone, but only where prohibition notices are posted and clearly visible at a minimum of two entrances to the restricted area. The ban doesn't reach residential streets or unposted commercial lots, and it exempts riders in a city-sponsored program, event, or class using the devices.
Violations & Fines
Infraction punishable by up to $100 for a first violation, up to $200 for a second within one year, and up to $500 for each additional violation within one year, per HMC § 9.14.020.
Frequently Asked Questions
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