St. Louis permits shared e-scooters under a Streets Department permit framework with operator caps, geofenced no-ride zones, and 15 mph speed limits. Lime and Bird have operated under city contracts; sidewalk riding downtown is restricted.
Title IV Streets and Sidewalks regulations and a Board Bill on shared mobility require each operator to obtain a city permit, maintain a fleet cap, pay per-trip fees, and respond to relocation requests within hours. Riders must be 16+ with a valid license, wear helmets if under 18, ride in bike lanes or rightmost travel lane, and yield on shared paths. Sidewalk riding is prohibited in the Central Business District and on Washington Avenue, Locust, and similar high-foot-traffic streets. The Gateway Arch grounds (federal land) ban scooters entirely.
Riding on prohibited sidewalks, riding double, or improper parking can result in a $25-$75 city fine plus operator-imposed suspensions; impounded scooters cost the operator a recovery fee.
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