Local TREND. 3 Examples of strict local Scooter Ordinances

City: Tampa, FL

What 3 local scooter requirements are being labeled strict?

  • Companies required to collect and keep thescooters coralled
  • Only on the dies walk
  • 6 mph speed cap set internally in the scooter

What else do I need to know about this local ordinance?

  • temporary pilot program
  • includes 4 companies ( Lime, Spin, Jump and Bird)
  • 18 years or older
  • driver’s license
  • Each company must offer a 24 hour liaison and 1-800 hotline
  • It could be preempted by statewide scooter legislation that would allow scooters in bike lanes and cap speed at 15mph

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