Long Beach, CA Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permits
- City-managed operator program
- Min age
- Sixteen years
- Helmet rule
- Required under eighteen
- Sidewalks
- Generally off-limits
Summary
Long Beach permits shared electric scooters and Long Beach Bike Share through a city-managed program. Operators pay fees, deploy in defined zones, and follow rules on speed, parking corrals, sidewalk riding, and rider age, with enforcement by Public Works and Police.
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.
Full Breakdown
Long Beach was an early adopter of shared micromobility and continues to operate a vendor permit program for scooters and bikes. Permitted operators must follow city rules on fleet size, deployment zones, geofenced slow areas, and parking corrals. Riders must be at least sixteen years old for motorized scooters under California law, wear helmets if under eighteen, and avoid sidewalk riding on most streets. Long Beach Bike Share remains a key complementary program. Public Works manages permits while Police and parking enforcement address violations.
Violations & Fines
Improper scooter parking can trigger fines for operators and impoundment of devices. Riders violating sidewalk, helmet, or age rules face California Vehicle Code citations starting at low double-digit dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave a scooter on the sidewalk?
Are scooters allowed on the beach path?
Sources & Official References
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