(A) A shared mobility device shall always be maintained in a reasonably clean and working condition.
(B) All shared mobility operators must meet all safety standards as prescribed by the License Administrator.
(C) Every shared mobility device shall have a unique ID number that is visible to the user and nearby pedestrians that clearly identifies both the shared mobility system operator and the specific shared mobility device.
(D) Every shared mobility device shall have posted on it a notice to the user of the 24-hour telephone number with live operator, website, and mobile application information of the shared mobility operator.
(E) Every shared mobility device shall be equipped with a bell, horn or other lawful sound signaling device.
(F) Every shared mobility device shall be equipped with the following, if able to operate after sunset and before sunrise:
(1) A lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front; and
(2) A lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear.
(G) There shall be only one person on a shared mobility device at any time.
(H) Users may not ride a shared mobility device while controlling an animal, either by hand or on a leash.
(I) Every shared mobility device shall have posted on it language clearly visible to users that:
(1) Users are encouraged to wear helmets;
(2) Users shall follow all traffic laws;
(3) Users shall yield to pedestrians in the public right-of-way;
(4) Users must follow proper parking procedures; and
(5) Users must confirm, during the sign up stage and on stand-alone pages, their agreement to comply with user requirements.
(J) Unless approved by the License Administrator, it shall be unlawful for any shared mobility operator to advertise for a third party on any equipment related to its shared mobility system or on its shared mobility devices. Any violation not corrected within 24 hours of notice shall be in violation, and if the violation is on a shared mobility device, the device may be removed from the public right-of-way and impounded by the town at the cost of the operator. The penalty for violation of this section and for removing and impounding a shared mobility device shall be set forth in § 93.99.
(K) A shared mobility system operator shall be jointly and severally liable for all violations of this subchapter, including the violation of any traffic laws and parking restrictions, relating to a user’s use of a shared mobility device.
(Ord. 23-2021, passed 10-11-2021)