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Grinding can get you arrested. "Grinding" is a term
used by skateboarders, freestyle bicyclists and inline skaters that
refers to moving along the edge or on
top of an object, i.e. curbs, benches, steps or stair rails.
Completely legal when done in the proper place, grinding can lead to
the issuance of a citation for criminal mischief when preformed on
public property to property owned by another person. Criminal
Mischief is the act of damaging or tampering with, in a manner that
may cause damage to, the property of another. Grinding is
known to remove paint, chip concrete and wood and cause similar
damage to other surfaces. Fines for a conviction are as much
as $300.00 plus court cost and restitution for the damaged property.
Many people believe that if private or public property is not posted
against these activities, it's okay to be there. This is not
true, there is no requirement that the property be posted.
Malfunctioning Traffic Signals.
From time to time traffic signals get stuck on a signal or stop
working. Pennsylvania law dictates that if a driver is facing
a traffic signal light that is stuck on green or yellow they may
proceed with caution. A driver must stop before entering an
intersection in the same manner as required if the intersection were
controlled by a stop sign when facing a traffic signal light stuck
on red or a traffic signal without power.
Motorcycle operators are
reminded that road hazards in the form of anti skid materials and
potholes pose a risk. Be alert for these hazards during spring
and early summer. PennDot continues to remove anti skid
materials, potholes can be reported by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD.
Many accidents involving
motorcycles are the result of car and truck operators being
inattentive when making turning movements and when entering
controlled intersections. Drivers of cars and trucks are urged
to take extra time to ensure they are not violating the right-of-way
of a motorcycle.
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