# Regulation .17 Seizure and Recovery.

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

## Regulation .17 Seizure and Recovery.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 14.02.01.17 (2026)

A. The Department may seize a dockless vehicle if:

  (1) A permit holder fails to comply with a request to reposition or remove a vehicle in accordance with <cite data-path="14.02.01">this chapter</cite>; or

  (2) A dockless vehicle is in a location where it cannot be accessed by a permit holder.

B. At the time of seizure, the Department shall:

  (1) Notify the permit holder in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|31|§38-24">City Code Article 31, § 38-24</cite>;

  (2) Take pictures that indicate that the dockless vehicle is in violation of <cite data-path="14.02.01">this chapter</cite>;

  (3) Record the identification number of the dockless vehicle; and

  (4) Record the property number assigned to the dockless vehicle by the Towing Division.

C. If the Department seizes a dockless vehicle, the Department shall charge a permit holder the following fees from the refundable performance bond:

  (1) $220.00, for five or fewer e- scooters seized at the same time;

  (2) $220.00, for more than five e-scooters seized at the same time, plus $44.00 per each e-scooter beyond the fifth;

  (3) $220.00, for three or fewer bicycles or e-bicycles seized at the same time; and

  (4) $220.00, for more than three bicycles or e-bicycles seized at the same time, plus $73.33 per bicycle or e-bicycle beyond the third.

D. After the first 48 hours from the initial seizure date, the Department may charge a permit holder $15.00 for each 24-hour period for each group of:

  (1) Up to five e-scooters; or

  (2) Up to three bicycles or e-bicycles.

E. Recovery of Seized Vehicles.

  (1) A permit holder shall retrieve a seized dockless vehicle from:

  (2) A permit holder shall notify the Towing Division of the person who will retrieve a seized vehicle by calling 410-396-9958 or 410-545-3417.