La Habra Municipal Code Ch. 12.44 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. 1808 § 2, 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. 1808 § 2, 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. 1808 § 2, 2019)

Violations of this chapter are punishable as set forth in Chapters 1.08 and 1.20 of this code.

(Ord. 1808 § 2, 2019)