Fairfax Municipal Code § 10.030 Operation of Electric Mobility (micromobility) Devices

(A) In lieu of a fine or administrative citation as authorized by this code, and in lieu of filing charges in any court having jurisdiction over a violation, the Police Chief or designee may allow a violator of this chapter and parents of the violator, if violator is a minor, to complete a police department diversion safety program, at their expense, as assigned by the police department designee.

(B) This chapter does not prohibit any officer from issuing a citation to the courts for any offense based on the officer's discretion. In the event an observed violation is not already codified in the California Vehicle Code and falls under the scope of this chapter, an administrative citation may be issued pursuant to § 8.02.010 of this code. The amount of any fines levied for violations of this chapter shall comply with § 8.03.030 of this code.

(C) In the event the operator of the electric mobility (micromobility) device is a juvenile, officers will make every effort to contact the parent(s) or responsible guardian(s) of the said operator and advise them of the nature of the violation. This shall occur at the time of the stop or as soon as practical.

(Ord. 898, passed 6-4-2025)