Riverside regulates shared electric scooters and bikes through operator permits, designated parking corrals, speed governors near UC Riverside and downtown, and state vehicle code rules requiring riders 16 and older to use bike infrastructure where available.
California Vehicle Code Sections 21229 and 21235 govern motorized scooters statewide, requiring riders to be at least 16, prohibiting sidewalk riding in most cases, and limiting speeds near pedestrians. Riverside layers a local operator agreement framework requiring permits, fleet caps, geofenced slow zones near UCR and downtown sidewalks, and designated parking corrals to reduce sidewalk clutter. Helmets are required for riders under 18. Operators must share trip data with the city for planning and enforcement.
Riders face state vehicle code citations for sidewalk riding, no helmet under 18, or riding while impaired. Operators that exceed fleet caps or ignore parking rules risk permit suspension or revocation.
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