SCampus Student Guidebook

University Governance

Usage Policy for Roller Skates, Roller Blades, Scooters, Skateboards & Other Coasting Devices

Roller skates, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards and other coasting devices are not vehicles, and are prohibited on roadways dedicated solely to vehicular traffic and in parking structures. Coasting devices are approved only for use as transportation on university property; their use for acrobatic or recreational purposes is prohibited. Persons may coast or ride upon any sidewalk or improved surface used for pedestrian purposes, provided they yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on foot.

The use of coasting devices is prohibited within any building on the USC campuses or on any surface features (e.g., handicapped ramps, benches, or other architectural features) that might reasonably be expected to incur damage as a result of such use. Persons using roller skates or rollerblades must remove them in all university buildings.

These regulations are effective immediately and will be enforced by the Department of Public Safety. Students or employees violating these regulations are subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate university office or official. Any other person violating these prohibitions may be cited for criminal trespass.

Definitions for the terminology used above include:

1. Roller skate: a shoe, or attachment for a shoe, with a set of wheels connected for skating.

2. Rollerblade: a type of roller skate with in-line wheels.

3. Scooter: a narrow platform mounted on in-line or skate-type wheels with a handle to allow steering by turning the front wheels.

4. Skateboard: a board mounted on skate-type wheels.

5. Acrobatics, recreational use: any action on roller-equipped devices which is not necessary for the safe forward movement of the rider and which might be described as a “trick” or “routine,” including, but not limited to, such maneuvers as having all wheels off the ground at the same time, jumping up or down steps, and so on.