Palm Desert Municipal Code Ch. 10.99 Mobility Sharing Services

"Mobility sharing operator"

means a person, business, or entity that manages a mobility sharing program.

"Mobility sharing program"

means a system whereby shared scooters, shared bicycles, or similar devices are available to residents and visitors for rent via self-service portals, applications, or other methods, to use on public or private properties.

"Shared bicycle"

means a bicycle, tricycle, quadricycle or similar device with any number of wheels that is propelled by a motor with any type of power source and/or by human propulsion, that is designed to be shared by unrelated members of the public as part of a mobility sharing program and that may be locked or secured from unauthorized use without being locked or secured to a bicycle rack or other object.

"Shared scooter"

means any motorized device with handlebars and floorboard that is designed to be stood upon when riding and that is intended to be used in a mobility sharing program, as defined below. The motor of the shared scooter may have any type of power source. This device may also have a driver seat that does not interfere with the ability of the rider to stand and ride, and may be designed to be powered by human propulsion. A motorcycle, as defined in Section 400 of the California Vehicle Code, a motor-driven cycle, as defined in Section 405 of the California Vehicle Code, or a motorized bicycle or moped, as defined in Section 406 of the California Vehicle Code, are not shared scooters. An electric personal assistive mobility device as defined in Section 313 of the California Vehicle Code is not a shared scooter.

(Ord. 1344 § 2, 2018)

Any mobility sharing program is prohibited within the city, with the exception of a pilot program, should the city council choose to implement one.

(Ord. 1344 § 2, 2018)

A. The city shall remove and impound any shared scooter, shared bicycle, or similar device available through a mobility sharing program that is found in the public right-of-way.

B. The city may dispose of an impounded shared scooter, shared bicycle, or similar device available through a mobility sharing program if unclaimed by the mobility sharing operator after thirty days from the impoundment date.

(Ord. 1344 § 2, 2018)