The rules of the street:
Pedestrians have the right of way. When you are skating, you're moving more quickly than someone who is walking (duh). It is your job to avoid pedestrians, not the other way around.
Practice on your own time and in your own space. Don't practice or try out new tricks in a crowded area as your board could get away from you and hurt someone else.
Wait your turn. At a skate park, you must wait until the person on the ramp or bowl has completed her ride, either by kicking out or bailing. Once the boarder clears the way, it is your turn to go (provided someone else isn't dropping in). Obviously, you can't just go whenever you feel like it or you will collide with other skaters.
Know what you can handle. At a park or on the street, know your ability level and only attempt obstacles you can handle. Once you have worked your way up to trying something new, wait until the equipment is no longer in use by other skaters.
Know when to shout, "Board!" Yell "board" if you loose your board or if it flies up in the air. This is the best way to warn others so that they can duck for cover. Don't be afraid to shout it loud.
No daisy-chains. You're at the park with all your friends and one of you drops in, then another and another, taking over the whole ramp or bowl. If you and your friends are the only ones at the park, fine. But if there are other skaters, you must share the equipment. No mob mentality, please.
Don't be a snake. Snaking is when you drop in before it is your turn to skate or when someone else is already skating. Skate friendly by allowing everyone to skate. It's only fair.
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