Title
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Title VII Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Traffic Code”; Regulating The Operation Of Motorized Scooters And Micromobility Devices, Prohibiting The Rental Of Motorized Scooters And Micromobility Devices, And Clarifying Motorcycle Operator Permit Requirements; Providing For A Severability Clause And A Repealer Provision.
Strategic Plan Focus
Public Safety
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
The ordinance amends Chapters 70 and 71 of the Code of Ordinances to recognize the rights and duties of operators of motorized scooters and micromobility devices, as set forth in Florida Statues, prohibit the rental of motorized scooters and micromobility devices in the City, and clarify the requirement for an operator’s permit to drive a motorcycle, to be consistent with Florida Statutes.
The ordinance is drafted to mirror the definitions in Florida Statutes, as amended. For reference, the current definitions in Florida Statutes are as follows:
361.003(41) Micromobility Device - A motorized transportation device designed for individual use which is typically 20 to 36 inches in width and 50 pounds or less in weight and which operates at a speed of typically less than 15 miles per hour but no more than 28 miles per hour. This term includes both a human-powered and a nonhuman-powered device such as a bicycle, electric bicycle, motorized scooter, or any other device that is owned by an individual or part of a shared fleet.
316.003(48) Motorized Scooter - Any vehicle or micromobility device that is powered by a motor with or without a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, which is designed to travel on not more than three wheels, and which is not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour on level ground. The term does not include an electric bicycle.
322.01(28) Motorcycle - a motor vehicle powered by a motor with a displacement of more than 50 cubic centimeters, having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor, tri-vehicle, or moped.
Fiscal Impact:
This initiative will use current resources and staffing, with no additional cost to the City.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Jeff Devlin, Chief of Police
Chris O’Brien, Director of Public Safety