Spokane permits shared e-scooter operators like Bird and Lime under a city pilot program with rules on parking, riding zones, and speed caps to keep sidewalks clear and protect pedestrians downtown.
Spokane's shared mobility pilot, administered by Streets and Mobility staff, sets fleet caps per operator, requires geofenced slow zones near parks and the Centennial Trail, and limits sidewalk riding downtown. Riders must park scooters upright at curb or designated corrals and avoid blocking ADA paths. State RCW 46.61.710 governs e-scooter operating rules. Helmets are encouraged. Operators share trip data with the city for planning. Improperly parked scooters can be impounded and fined to the operator, who may then bill the rider.
Riders face $50-$150 fines for sidewalk riding downtown, parking obstructions, or riding against traffic. Operators face per-violation penalties and potential permit suspension.
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