Turlock, CA Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Banned devices
- Skateboards, rollerskates, coasters
- Where
- Listed facilities + Parking District
- First offense
- $100 fine
- Repeat offense
- Up to $250 or misdemeanor
Summary
Turlock bans skateboards, rollerskates, and coasters at listed city facilities and within the sign-posted Parking District, with fines that climb for repeat violations.
No person upon rollerskates, riding in or on, or by means of any skateboard, coaster, toy vehicle, or similar device, shall go upon the public streets, sidewalks, alleys, or highways in any of the following listed restricted areas:
(a) Within the boundaries of the City of Turlock Parking District. (735-CS, Enacted, 07/11/1991) § 4-14-203. Posting of signs in restricted areas.
(a) This article may be enforced only in those restricted areas, referenced in Sections 4-14-201 and 4-14-202 of this article, that have been sign posted.
(b) The signs shall state to the effect that the use of skateboards, rollerskates, coasters and other similar devices is prohibited at or on the public streets, sidewalks, alleys, or highways in the restricted area, shall reference this article, and be in substantially the following form:
(1) Not less than seventeen inches (17") by twenty-two inches (22") with lettering not less than one inch (1") in height;
(2) Black lettering on a white background. (735-CS, Enacted, 07/11/1991) § 4-14-204. Use of skateboards, rollerskates, coasters and other similar devices prohibited at or on posted private or public property. No person upon rollerskates, riding in or on, or by means of any skateboard, coaster, toy vehicle, or similar device, shall go upon any private or public property which has been posted pursuant to Section 4-14-205 of this article. (735-CS, Enacted, 07/11/1991) § 4-14-205. Posting of signs.
(a)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4937289; v6 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
City code lists dozens of named public facilities, City Hall, Central Park, the Library, fire stations, the Youth Center, and more, where skateboards, rollerskates, coasters, and similar toy vehicles are flatly prohibited. It separately bans the same devices on public streets, sidewalks, alleys, or highways within the boundaries of the City of Turlock Parking District, and lets the City post signs to extend the ban to any other sign-posted public or private property. Enforcement requires signage to be posted first.
Violations & Fines
Infraction: $100 fine for a first conviction, $200 for a second within one year, $250 for a third or subsequent conviction within one year; habitual offenders (3+ convictions/year) can be charged as a misdemeanor.
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