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Mobility & Curb Rules in Royal Oak, MI (2026)

1 verified mobility & curb rules for Royal Oak, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Royal Oak City Code § 650-10 bars operating motorized scooters, Segways and electric-assisted bicycles on any sidewalk or crosswalk in the downtown area, defined roughly as Main Street between Eleven Mile and Pingree. Riders elsewhere on sidewalks must yield to pedestrians, give an audible warning before passing, and follow the same rules as a pedestrian.

Royal Oak Downtown Scooter Ban

Significant Restrictions

Royal Oak City Code § 650-10

A. Definitions. ... As used in this section, the following words shall be defined as follows: ... MOTORIZED SCOOTER Any vehicle not having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than three wheels, and not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground. This includes hoverboards, skateboards, single-wheeled skateboar...

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