LA County does not operate a countywide shared scooter or e-bike permit program; most unincorporated areas prohibit dockless deployment, while limited DPW pilots and special programs exist in coastal unincorporated zones like Marina del Rey.
Unlike LA City's LADOT dockless mobility permit program, LA County Public Works (DPW) does not run a countywide shared electric scooter or e-bike permit. In most unincorporated areas, dockless operators have no authorization to deploy, and abandoned devices are subject to impound. DPW has launched limited geofenced pilots in dense coastal unincorporated zones - notably Marina del Rey - and partners with Metro Bike Share at select first/last-mile stations. Riders must follow California Vehicle Code Sections 21235 and 21229 statewide: helmets for under-18, no sidewalk riding where prohibited, no riding under the influence, and lights at night. Cities each set their own permit programs separately.
Operating a shared scooter fleet without authorization triggers device impound, removal fees, and cease-and-desist orders. Riders face standard CVC infractions for sidewalk riding, helmet violations, and DUI on motorized scooters.
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