- An e-bike or e-scooter may not be operated:
1. in a manner that violates applicable State or local law;
2. at speeds that exceed 15 miles per hour for e-scooters and 20 miles per hour for e-bikes
when propelled solely by the electric motor and without manual power;
3. by a person younger than 16-years of age without a helmet;
4. with a passenger, unless the e-bike or e-scooter is designed to carry a passenger;
5. without the use of a headlight or headlamp after dusk, before dawn, or when the safe
operation of a vehicle requires the use of headlight or headlamp;
6. on a public right-of-way where bicycles are also prohibited;
7. on a sidewalk, unless the posted speed on the abutting public right-of-way is 30 miles per
hour or greater and the speed of the e-bike or e-scooter on the sidewalk does not exceed 6
miles per hour;
10. while carrying a package, bundle, or other article that prevents the user from keeping both
hands on the handlebars; or while physically controlling more than one dockless vehicle.
- Unlawful parking of dockless vehicles includes:
1. Public streets and alleys. A dockless vehicle may not be parked on a public street or alley unless the Director of the Department of Transportation has designated an area specially-designed to accommodate dockless vehicle parking.
- Unless otherwise prohibited by law, rule, or regulation that specifically prohibits parking on a sidewalk. dockless vehicles may be parked:
1. on any sidewalk; or at designated locations as determined by the City Director.
a. Miscellaneous locations.
2. A dockless vehicle may not be parked in:
a. a driveway without the permission of the owner of the driveway;
b. an area reserved for sidewalk dining;
c. a transit zone, including bus stops, shelters, and passenger-waiting areas, except at designated
areas
d. within a transit zone, as determined by the Director;
e. a loading zone;
f. a parking zone dedicated to accessible parking;
g. a manner that reduces the pedestrian zone to less than 4 feet or that otherwise prohibits the free
flow of pedestrian traffic;
3. a manner that interferes with places of access for persons with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act; or a manner or location prohibited by the Director by rule or regulation.
4. Manner of parking.
a. Dockless vehicles must be parked in a standing upright position.