Anaheim, CA Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Authority
- City operator agreement
- Sidewalk rule
- CVC 21235
- Helmet under 18
- Required
- Resort
- Geofenced
Summary
Shared dockless scooters and e-bikes operating in Anaheim must hold a city operating agreement, obey speed limits in the Resort district, and follow California Vehicle Code rules requiring helmets for minors and adult use of bike lanes where available.
21235. The operator of a motorized scooter shall not do any of the following: (a) Operate a motorized scooter unless it is equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make a braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement. (b) Operate a motorized scooter on a highway with a speed limit in excess of 25 miles per hour unless the motorized scooter is operated within a Class II or Class IV bikeway, except that a local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, authorize the operation of a motorized scooter outside of a Class II or Class IV bikeway on a highway with a speed limit of up to 35 miles per hour. The 15 mile per hour maximum speed limit for the operation of a motorized scooter specified in Section 22411 applies to the operation of a motorized scooter on all highways, including bikeways, regardless of a higher speed limit applicable to the highway. (c) Operate a motorized scooter without wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards described in Section 21212, if the operator is under 18 years of age. (d) Operate a motorized scooter without a valid driver’s license or instruction permit.
Full Breakdown
Anaheim regulates shared mobility through operator agreements rather than a stand-alone AMC chapter. Vendors must register fleets, share trip data with the city, geofence the Disneyland Resort to slow or restrict scooter access during peak crowd periods, and respond to relocation requests within posted timeframes. Riders must follow CVC rules: e-bike riders under 18 must wear helmets (CVC §21212), no scooter riding on most sidewalks (CVC §21235), and riders must use bike lanes where present. Improperly parked devices blocking ADA paths can be impounded.
Violations & Fines
Operator violations risk permit suspension and per-device fines; riders face CVC infractions for sidewalk riding, no helmet under 18, or two-on-a-scooter, plus impound fees for blocked-path parking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
- [1]CVC 21235
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