# Regulation .14 Remote Shutdown.

Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## Regulation .14 Remote Shutdown.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 14.02.01.14 (2026)

A. User Reported Safety Issue.

  (1) Upon the first report of a safety issue by a user, a permit holder shall remotely shut down the dockless vehicle so that it cannot be operated until repaired.

  (2) If a reported safety issue is due to an equipment malfunction which could be present in additional dockless vehicles, the permit holder shall:

    (a) Remove their entire fleet of vehicles from the street within 24 hours; and

    (b) Ensure the fleet remains off the street until:

      (i) Further investigation is completed; and

      (ii) Relaunch is approved by the City.

B. Remote Shut Down Notice.

  (1) The Department may issue a remote shutdown notice if it is deemed necessary to protect:

    (a) The safety of a dockless vehicle user; or

    (b) Public safety.

  (2) The Department shall ensure a remote shutdown notice includes:

    (a) The duration of the shutdown period;

    (b) The reasoning behind the shutdown;

    (c) Which vehicle type the permit holder is instructed to shut down; and

    (d) The geographic area within Baltimore City in which the vehicles should be shut down.

  (3) Within two hours of receipt of a remote shutdown notice from the Department, a permit holder shall remotely shut down:

    (a) Part of their fleet, as specified in the notice; or

    (b) Their entire fleet, as specified in the notice.