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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Boise City Council has approved three ordinances designed to address safety and other issues arising from the growing use of e-scooters In Idaho's largest city.
The Idaho Statesman reports that the scooters arrived in Boise in October, and the city now has 750 scooters split among three companies: Bird, Lime and Spin. In nine months, users have traveled nearly half a million miles, and each scooter averages almost four rides per day.
One change approved by the Council affects speed limits. Boise currently limits speeds to 15 mph, but the new ordinances will make riders slow down to under 5 mph in congested areas, public plazas or other geofenced areas.
A second change affects reckless riders. Each scooter will get an ID number to help people identify reckless users and report them to the companies.
A third change penalizes vandalism. If a rider knowingly defaces public or private property open to the public with tire marks, that person would be guilty of a misdemeanor
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