Title 12 - Traffic

12.05.001 Definitions.

Digital Network shall mean any online enabled application, software, website or system offered or utilized by micromobility network company that enables the use or operation or micromobility devices. 

Micromobility Device shall mean electric-assisted bicycles and electric-assisted scooters.

Shared Small Vehicle shall mean bicycle(s) and/or mobility devices which are part of a fleet of such bicycles and/or micromobility devices that use a digital network to connect such bicycle(s) and/or micromobility devices to riders and operators. 

Shared Small Vehicle Company shall mean a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, person, or other entity operating in Kansas that uses a digital network to connect micromobility devices and/or bicycle riders or operators to micromobility devices and/or bicycles for transportation. 

History: Ord. TC-3348, §4 2021.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

12.05.002 Prohibited Parking of Shared Small Vehicles.

1. A.
   It is unlawful for any person to park or leave a shared small vehicle on public property where such shared small vehicle blocks pedestrian travel or presents a traffic hazard.
2. B.
   It is unlawful for any person to park or leave a shared small vehicle in the area adjacent to, within, or in any manner that obstructs the following areas:

   1. 1.
      Loading zones;
   2. 2.
      Disabled parking zones;
   3. 3.
      Curb ramps;
   4. 4.
      Driveways and driveway approaches;
   5. 5.
      Motor vehicle driving lanes or bicycle lanes;
   6. 6.
      Benches; and
   7. 7.
      Entrances to private property or driveways. 
3. C.
   It is unlawful for any person to park or leave a shared small vehicle in any manner which impedes or interferes with the access to or from any building.
    

History: Ord. TC-3348, §4 2021.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

12.05.003 Operation of Shared Small Vehicle Company - Agreement Required.

1. A.
   It is unlawful for any shared small vehicle company, or person on behalf of the company, to deploy, maintain, or allow to be operated, any shared small vehicles owned or operated by the company, on any city streets, sidewalks, right-of-way or City property within the City of Overland Park without the valid written agreement approved by the City. 
2. B.
   Violation of this Section shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars for each offense, with each day the violation continues constituting a separate offense. In addition to any penalties associated with violating this chapter, the shared small vehicle company and/or any person violating this chapter, shall be assessed the costs associated with removal of the company's shared small vehicles from City streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way and City property. 

History: Ord. TC-3348, §4 2021.

Effective on: 1/1/1901