Lincoln, NE Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Streets
- Banned except at crosswalks
- Sidewalks
- Allowed, rider's own risk
- Pedestrians
- Must be yielded right-of-way
- Max fine
- $500
- Max jail
- 6 months
Summary
Skateboards are banned from Lincoln streets except at crosswalks, and sidewalk riders assume their own risk and must yield to pedestrians.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use or permit the use of any skates, skateboard, scooter, toy vehicle, or similar conveyance, not to include bicycles, upon the streets or public ways of the city, except while crossing a street at a crosswalk. Any person operating skates, skateboards, scooters, toy vehicles, or similar conveyances upon a sidewalk, where not otherwise prohibited, shall do so at such person's own risk and shall yield the right-of-way to any and all pedestrians.
Full Breakdown
Lincoln Municipal Code § 10.24.010 bars skates, skateboards, scooters, and toy vehicles from city streets and public ways, except to cross at a crosswalk. Riding on a sidewalk is allowed only where not otherwise prohibited, at the rider's own risk, yielding right-of-way to pedestrians at all times. Careless, reckless, or negligent riding, or riding on surfaces not designed for the conveyance, is separately unlawful.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor; fine up to $500, up to 6 months in county jail, or both, per violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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