Applicability, policy statement and purpose

This article is supplemental to the general laws of the State of Florida, including F.S. ch. 316, entitled "State Uniform Traffic Control." All definitions from F.S. §§ 316.003 and 316.2128, are incorporated herein by reference, including the definitions of "bicycle" and "motorized scooter." This article shall apply to any and all motorized scooters and motorized scooter services operating within the corporate limits of the City of Miami ("city"), as permitted. This article is intended to govern the operation of motorized scooters and motorized scooter services within the city to ensure that they are consistent with the safety and well-being of all bicyclists, pedestrians, and other users of the public rights-of-way. This article shall not apply to any sidewalk/sidewalk area funded by the Federal Government except as expressly allowed by United States Department of Transportation Secretary or as expressly allowed by 23 United States Code Section 217(h). The pilot program under this article shall apply to the area of the city within city commission district 2. Motorized scooters are not authorized by the pilot program under this article in any area of the city other than city commission district 2.

(Ord. No. 13795, § 2, 10-11-18; Ord. No. 13862, § 2, 9-26-19)