FOR THE YOUNG AND RECKLESS
LAWS AND JUSTICE ———

TIGHT BYLAWS CONTROL
LOOSE SKATEBOARDING

Skateboarding is a fun sport! But loose and careless or reckless skateboard-
ers can create dangerous problems. Pedestrians report complaints like this:

“I was walking down Lonsdale when all of a sudden 1 was hit from
behind by a runaway skateboard. The loose board smashed into m
ankles at quite a spéed. | feel bruised and angry that [ can’t walk down
Lonsdale safely.”

Or from a motorist’s perspective:

“I was driving my car down a City street when all of a sudden a
skateboarder darted in front of my car at lightning speed. } was
startled by the speed and worried about the safety of the skatcboarder
who weaved dangerously through busy traffic.”

To deal with issues of safety for both pedestrian and motorists,
all skateboarders need to note and follow City bylaws.

SKATEBOARDING IS PROHIBITED:
_ On ANY City of North Vancouver STREET.
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On the following SIDEWALKS:

. Lonsdale Ave. from 25th St. (Upper Levels Hwy) to Carrie Cates Court.
. West Esplanade from Lonsdale Avenue to Forbes Avenue.
. Carrie Cates Court from Lonsdale Avenue to Chesterfield Avenue.
. Marine Drive from Bewicke Avenue to McKay Road.
: 5. 13th Street from St. Georges Avenue tc Lonsdale Avenue.
. 15th Street from St. Georges Avenue to Chesterfield Avenue.

_ Anyone who-wishes to skateboard in the
"-. City of North Vancouver may do se on any
“sidewalk that is not designated as prohibited.

Anyone skateboarding on a city Toadway
_ .. or ona prohibited city sidewalk °
~~ may have their skateboard confiscated ea
and receive a ticket for $35.00. If the incident 4, *” ,
is taken to court there is possibility of a he,
maximum $500.00 fine for violations.

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YOU CAN HELP
JUSTICE GET SERVED

Do you think the youth of our community are justly se:ved by
our present court system? What about families and children?
If you are concerned about how our justice system handles
these matters, now is your chance to make a difference.

The North Vancouver Family Court and Youth Justice
Committee is looking for a broad spectrum of business and
community minded individuals to serve as members on their
committee for a one year term, starting sometime in January
of 1993.

Appointed members will serve as a link between the
community and the justice system by being aware of the needs
and resources of the community, as well as understanding
and monitoring the legislation and administrative practices. .
relating to the justice system within family court and youth .
court. This committee makes recommendations to the courts,
attorney general and other relevant parties to directly effect -
the running of the justice system.

Generally, some experience in one of the following areas is
recommended: education, health, welfare, probation, policing,
law and/or social work. A minimum of twelve hours a month -
is required. Mf you are interested in making a contribution of
this nature to your community, please anply in writing,

stating your interests, qualifications and how you can be
contacted to:

North Vancouver Family Court
And Youth Justice Comminee
Attn: Ms. Norma Martin

14) West 14th Street

North Vancouver, B.C.
V7M_1H9

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