IISA Rules Of The Road

Safe skating is a snap when you remember to SLAP!

         Skate    

    SMART

LEGAL

ALERT

POLITE

1. Skate Smart

• Always wear your protective gear—helmet, wrist protection, elbow pads, knee pads
• Master the basics—striding, stopping, and turning
• Maintain all of your equipment in a safe and proper working order

2. Skate Legal

• Obey all traffic regulations. When on skates, you should consider yourself to be subject to the same obligations as a bicyclist or a driver of an automobile

3. Skate Alert

• Skate under control at all times
• Watch out for road hazards
• Avoid water, oil, sand, etc
• Avoid heavy traffic

4. Skate Polite

• Skate on the left, pass on the right (United Kingdom Version)
• Announce your intentions by saying, "passing on your right" (United Kingdom Version)
• Always yield to pedestrians
• Be a goodwill ambassador for the sport
  

There are not any real rules to inline skating, but as with any sport, there are guidelines for common courtesy & good sportsmanship. Of course you should treat others skaters in the same way you would like to be treated. Beyond politeness, you should consider the following simple suggestions:

• Before you decide to skate near other people, make sure you have mastered turning & stopping. Not only is this a safety issue, but plowing into pedestrians & vehicles is not a very good stopping technique or way to make new friends.
• Also, when skating in the street, consider yourself to be subject to the same obligations as a cyclist or motor vehicle. Obey all traffic regulations, including stop signs & lights. Travel on the left & pass on the right (United Kingdom version), just as vehicles do & always announce your intentions yielding to those skating faster than you.
• Respect whatever surface you are skating on by picking up after yourself & any pets you might bring along. Nobody likes a litter bug. If you are skating on a rail-trail, try not to disturb any wildlife you may encounter.