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DALLAS TWP. — Supervisors have approved a skateboarding ordinance that bans the activity on all public streets.

The rule was developed after residents and the Dallas Township Police Department reported several incidents of “skate-hitching,” Supervisor Elizabeth Martin said.

Skate-hitching is when a person riding a skateboard holds onto the bumper of a car to hitch a ride.

“Over the last few years, we had a problem with out-of-town skateboarders holding onto the bumpers of cars in Goodleigh Manor,” said Martin.

Dallas Township Police Chief Robert Jolley was unavailable for comment about the number of incidents of skate-hitching in the township.

The ordinance defines skateboarding as “any vehicle propelled by human power, gravity or by a motor.”

Fines for first offenses include having the skateboard impounded for up to 15 days and notification of the infraction to a minor’s parents or guardian.

A second or subsequent offense will result in a skateboard impound not to exceed 30 days, plus the offender or their parents or guardians would be fined $15.

In other news:

• Supervisors renewed Dallas Township Police Officer Gina Kotowski’s contract as the Dallas School District’s school resource officer.

• Barry Isett & Associates, an engineering firm, will present preliminary concept plans for the Kunkle Park renovation and a draft plan for updating the Dallas Township Park at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 in the township building.

Previously proposed ideas for Kunkle Park included Cross-Fit exercise stations, a bike trail and a horseback riding trail.

Dallas Township Park suggestions included a skatepark, new playground equipment, a splash pad and a dog park.

Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting to offer their feedback on the proposed projects.

By Eileen Godin

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