Part 3 – Standards of Operation

in a manner that violates applicable State or local law;

at speeds that exceeds 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;

by a person younger than 16-years of age without a helmet;

with a passenger, unless the e-bike or e-scooter is designed to carry a passenger;

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;

on a public right-of-way where bicycles are also prohibited;

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;

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.

A dockless vehicle may not be parked on a public street or alley unless the Director 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:

A dockless vehicle may not be parked in:

Dockless vehicles must be parked in a standing upright position.

A provider must educate its users in the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the riding, operation, and parking of dockless vehicles.

As a component of the education required under this section, a provider must make visible on its dockless vehicles or publish on its mobile application, or both, the standards of operation set forth in § 38-18 and <cite data-path="|31|§38-19">§ 38-19 of this subtitle</cite> or the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.

operate a 24-hour customer service phone number for users, the general public, and City officials to report dockless vehicles that are inoperable or suspected of being operated or parked in apparent violation of the law;

remove its dockless vehicles from any public right-of-way during the hours as determined by the Director;

ensure that its dockless vehicles are parked as required by law, rule, or regulation;

remove or reposition its dockless vehicles that are parked illegally within a time determined by the Director;

ensure that its dockless vehicles adhere to applicable national safety standards;

ensure that its operations adhere to the requirements of equitable access as determined by the Director; and

comply with all other requirements established by the Director for the operation of dockless vehicles for hire.

Providers must provide a performance bond in an amount and form specified by the Director.

The funds available from the bond required by this section shall be applied to pay for:

A dockless vehicle for hire is subject to seizure if it is parked or used in violation of this subtitle.

Any dockless vehicle for hire seized under this section must be returned to its provider on payment from funds provided by the performance bond required by <cite data-path="|31|§38-23">§ 38-23 of this subtitle</cite>.

The rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle must include the administration and processes necessary to implement this section.