Walton County, FL Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)

Chapter 20, Article V establishes the Motorized Scooter Pilot Share Program, adopted by Ordinance No. 2025-19 on October 28, 2025. without first obtaining a motorized scooter permit," issued through a competitive selection process the board controls, and the board can limit the number of permits or the number of scooters allowed. , though the county can restrict or expand those hours for public safety. Every scooter must have working lights, a kickstand, real-time GPS tracking, and a motor-assist top speed of 15 miles per hour, dropping to no more than 10 mph in designated slow zones.

Riders must be 18 or older, ride solo, and stay off pedestrian-only areas and parking garages; anyone under 16 who does ride must wear a helmet under Florida law. Parking is tightly restricted: scooters must return to a corral, dock, mobility hub, rack, or station, and may not block fire hydrants, ADA routes, transit stops, bike racks, driveways, or travel lanes. Damaged or illegally parked scooters must be removed within two hours of notice, and the whole fleet must be pulled to secure storage within 12 hours' notice of a tropical storm or other emergency.

Operators face civil fines starting at $250 per device for a first offense, $500 for a second within a year, and $1,000 for a third and beyond, with revocation possible after six offenses in 12 months; riders face fines from $20 to $60 plus a required safety course after a third offense.