The following provisions will be followed by all operating authority license holders. If the guidelines herein are not abided by, the operating authority license holder will be subject to a fine set by resolution:
(A) Inspection. Law enforcement may, with or without notice, inspect any dockless vehicle operating under this section to determine whether the dockless vehicle complies with this chapter, rules and regulations under this chapter, or other applicable laws.
(B) Remedies and penalties. Prosecution for an offense under this chapter does not prevent the use of other enforcement remedies or procedures applicable to the person charged with or the conduct involved in the offense.
(C) Law enforcement. The City of Vermillion's Police Department, Clay County Sheriff’s Department, University of South Dakota Police Department, and the South Dakota Highway Patrol will operate as enforcement agents for this chapter and established and approved rules and regulations.
(D) Rebalance of dockless vehicles. Any operating authority license holder must rebalance all dockless vehicles on public property every 48 hours.
(E) Charging restrictions of dockless vehicles. The charging of dockless vehicles and their batteries shall not occur in any part of residentially zoned areas within city limits.
(F) Operating authority response time. The city and law enforcement agencies reserve the right to expect prompt response time in the event of an inquiry to an operating authority.
(Ord. 1492, passed 9-5-2023)