Chapter 10.28
ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

Sections:

10.28.010    Intent.

10.28.020    Definitions.

10.28.030    Scooters regulated.

10.28.040    Penalty.

10.28.010 Intent.

Pursuant to Section 349.237, Wisconsin Statutes, the city of Brookfield hereby exercises its authority to regulate the rental and operation of electric scooters. (Ord. 2596-20 § 1 (part), 2020)

10.28.020 Definitions.

The definitions of Section 340.01, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, are hereby adopted by reference and used within this chapter. (Ord. 2596-20 § 1 (part), 2020)

10.28.030 Scooters regulated.

A.    No person shall operate an electric scooter on any roadway under the city’s jurisdiction having a speed limit of more than twenty-five (25) miles per hour.

B.    No person shall park electric scooters on roadways, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, or bicycle ways under the city’s jurisdiction.

C.    The short-term commercial rental of electric scooters to the general public is hereby prohibited. No person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall participate in the short-term commercial rental of electric scooters. (Ord. 2596-20 § 1 (part), 2020)

10.28.040 Penalty.

Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation who violates any part of this chapter shall be subject to the penalty and enforcement provisions in Chapter 1.12. (Ord. 2596-20 § 1 (part), 2020)