Cuyahoga County, OH Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Licensing agency
- Dept. of Sustainability
- License term
- Up to 5 years
- Unlicensed operation fine
- 2x license cost
- License cap
- Director may cap total licenses
Summary
Cuyahoga County requires a county license before any bicycle or scooter share company can operate, with fees and a possible cap on total licenses issued.
No entity shall operate a Bicycle and Scooter Share company in Cuyahoga County without a valid license issued under this Chapter. Any entity that operates a Bicycle and Scooter Share Company in Cuyahoga County without a license issued under this chapter shall be fined an amount equal to twice the current cost of a license, determined as of the date of the citation, as established in the fee schedule adopted under this chapter. The Director of Sustainability may deny issuing a license to any entity that has previously received a license and violated the terms of that license. The Director of Law may, on behalf of the County Executive, bring civil enforcement action to collect any fines or fees due under this Chapter.
E. The Director of Sustainability may enter into agreements with municipalities within Cuyahoga County to expand Bicycle and Scooter Share operations throughout the County and to distribute or direct payment of the per trip fees collected to the municipalities in accordance with the rules adopted pursuant to this Chapter.
F. All monies remitted directly to Cuyahoga County shall be deposited into the Bicycle and Scooter Share Fund established pursuant to Chapter 723 of this Code.
(Ordinance No. O2019-0004, Enacted 4/23/2019, Effective 5/26/2019)
Full Breakdown
No entity may operate a bicycle or scooter share company in Cuyahoga County without a license from the Department of Sustainability. The Director sets license and per-trip fees, may cap the total number of licenses issued, and can revoke a license for violating its terms or failing to pay fees. Licenses run up to five years.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a license draws a fine equal to twice the current license cost; the Director of Law may bring civil action to collect unpaid fines or fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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