Beverly Hills Municipal Code Ch. 6 Shared Mobility Devices

The purpose of this chapter is to prohibit shared mobility devices from being placed in the public right-of-way or on public property, operated in the public right-of-way or on public property, or offered for use anywhere in the City, so as to allow for adequate pedestrian traffic flow and to promote public safety. (Ord. 18-O-2769, eff. 1-18-2019)

For purposes of this chapter, "shared mobility device" means any wheeled device, other than an automobile or motorcycle, that is powered by a motor; is accessed via an on-demand portal, whether a smartphone application, membership card, or similar method; is operated by a private entity that owns, manages, and maintains devices for shared use by members of the public; and is available to members of the public in unstaffed, self-service locations, except for those locations which are designated by the City. (Ord. 18-O-2769, eff. 1-18-2019)

A. It is unlawful to park, leave standing, leave lying, abandon, or otherwise place a shared mobility device in a public right-of- way or on public property anywhere within the City.

B. It is unlawful to operate a shared mobility device in a public right-of-way or on public property anywhere within the City.

C. It is unlawful to provide or offer for use a shared mobility device anywhere within the City. (Ord. 18-O-2769, eff. 1-18-2019)

A. Violations of this chapter shall be punishable as provided for in title 1, chapter 3, article 1 of this Code.

B. Peace officers, traffic control officers, parking enforcement officers, those City officials designated by the City Manager, and any party contracted by the City to specifically impound shared mobility devices are authorized to impound any shared mobility device pursuant to the California Vehicle Code. The impound shall be subject to an impound and storage fee established by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 18-O-2769, eff. 1-18-2019)

(Rep. by Ord. 24-O-2891, eff. 4-18-2024)