Bicycle/Skateboard/Skating Policy


This Policy was created to regulate the use of bicycles, skateboards, and in-line skates on the campus of Utah State University:

PURPOSE
This policy promotes greater safety on walkways, ramps, steps, and other travelways of Utah State University to prevent physical damage to exterior surfaces owned and maintained by the University.

REGULATION
The use of bicycles, skateboards, and in-line skates shall be allowed only as a means of transportation on walkways and other vehicular travel ways of USU. Anyone using a bicycle, skateboard, or in-line skates on USU property shall give right of way to any pedestrian and shall travel at a reasonable, safe, and prudent speed. Under no circumstance will bicycling, skateboarding, or in-line skating be allowed on ramps, curbs, benches, steps, or stairs and other such structures. The use of bicycles, skateboards, or in-line skates shall not be permitted inside any building.

ENFORCEMENT
Violaters of this policy shall be subject to fines. Bicycles, skateboards, and in-line skates, may be impounded and will be returned upon payment of fines. If the fine is not paid and the property is not claimed within ninety (90) days, the bicycle, skateboard, or in-line skates,will be subject to public sale. Enforcement shall be administered through Utah State University Police Department. The amount assessed for fines was established by the USU Security Advisory Committee. The fees are as follows:

  • 1st Offense: Verbal warning
  • 2nd Offense: $25.00 fine and property impounded
  • 3rd Offense: $50.00 fine and property impounded
  • 4th and Subsequent Offenses: $50.00 fine and property impounded

All fines are payable, and property may be picked up at:
USU Police Department
850 East 1250 North
Logan, UT 84322