means any electric scooter, bicycle or similar device that
is: (1) offered for use on a short-term use or rental basis (usually
through an application on a mobile device); (2) designed for moving
one (1) or more persons by means of human or electric power, or any
combination thereof; and (3) not required to be returned to a specific
origin or destination point. A "shared mobility device"
may include bicycles, electric bicycles and electric scooters, but
shall not include any of the following: 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; a motorized
bicycle or moped, as defined in Section 406 of the California Vehicle
Code; an electric personal assistive mobility device as defined in
Section 313 of the California Vehicle Code.
(Ord. 718 § 2, 2019)
Any mobility sharing device is prohibited within the City of
Indian Wells.
The City shall have the authority to remove and impound any mobility
sharing device that is found within any public right-of-way in violation
of this Chapter.
The City may dispose of any impounded mobility sharing device if
unclaimed by the mobility sharing operator after thirty (30) days
following the date that the City notifies the entity responsible for
deployment of such mobility sharing device.