City Council looks at restricting skate boards

GAINESVILLE - Gainesville City Council Thursday reviewed an ordinance amendment meant to restrict the use of skateboards downtown.

It's not only for skate boards; Assistant City Manager Angela Sheppard said any self-transportation self propulsion device is prohibited from the downtown square, public court yards, parking places and decks, sidewalks and roadways, but Council had skateboards in mind because of complaints.

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