Olathe, KS Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Company agreement
- Written agreement with Governing Body required
- Fine range
- $100 to $500 per violation
- Max jail term
- Up to 60 days
- Adopted
- Ordinance 22-24, 2022
- No-park zones
- Sidewalks, curb ramps, loading zones, driveways
Summary
Shared e-scooter and e-bike companies must sign an agreement with Olathe before operating, and riders in Johnson County, Kansas can't leave scooters blocking sidewalks, ramps, driveways or bike lanes.
(A) It is unlawful for any person to park or leave a shared small vehicle on public property where such shared small vehicle blocks pedestrian travel or presents a traffic hazard. (B) It is unlawful for any person to park or leave a shared small vehicle in the area adjacent to, within, or in any manner that obstructs the following areas: (1) Loading zones; (2) Disabled parking zones; (3) Curb ramps; (4) Driveways and driveway approaches; (5) Motor vehicle driving lanes or bicycle lanes;
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-39, passed July 21, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Olathe requires any micromobility network company, the operators behind shared e-scooters and e-bikes, to have a written agreement approved by the Governing Body before deploying devices on city streets, sidewalks, trails or other city property; operating without one is an unclassified offense under Chapter 9.18. Riders and companies alike may not park or leave a shared small vehicle where it blocks pedestrian travel or presents a traffic hazard, or within loading zones, disabled parking zones, curb ramps, driveways, travel or bike lanes, benches, building entrances, sidewalks or shared-use trails. Violators face fines plus removal costs.
Violations & Fines
Unauthorized company operation is an unclassified offense under Chapter 9.18 plus removal costs; parking violations carry a fine of $100 to $500, up to 60 days imprisonment, or both, per Ordinance 22-24.
Frequently Asked Questions
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