SkateboardPortugal

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69. Skateboard

A skateboard is a small board mounted on wheels that is ridden by standing on the deck and moving by pushing against the ground or using gravity. Skateboards are commonly used for recreation, sport and short-distance personal transport.

Skateboard users should maintain control, watch carefully for pedestrians and traffic and adapt their speed to the surrounding environment. Where skateboards may be used and which traffic rules apply vary between countries.

Skateboard
Child riding a small skateboard. (Mallorca, Spain)
Wikimedia.org • David Martín • CC BY-SA
What is a skateboard?

A skateboard is a board fitted with wheels that is ridden while standing and normally propelled by pushing against the ground or by gravity.

Can a skateboard be used for transport?

Yes. In addition to recreational and sporting use, skateboards can be used for short-distance personal travel where local traffic rules permit.

Where can skateboard users ride?

This depends on the country and the user's speed. Skateboard users may be treated similarly to pedestrians or cyclists under some traffic-law systems.

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