DELIVERY ROBOT SYSTEMS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · ordinance

Miami-Dade County is enacting regulations for the safe operation of personal delivery devices and mobile carriers in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. This ordinance creates Chapter 31, Article VIII of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Key provisions include requiring permits for operation, mandating specific device enhancements (lights, reflectors, audible alerts, braking systems, obstacle detection, unique IDs, geofencing, automatic stop features), establishing speed limits (10 mph on sidewalks, 6 mph in high-pedestrian areas, 5 mph in crosswalks), prioritizing pedestrian right-of-way, prohibiting certain activities like staging in rights-of-way and obstructing pedestrian travel, requiring insurance ($100,000 general liability), and establishing penalties for violations. Municipalities can adopt their own regulations. The ordinance was introduced on July 13, 2026, and tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on July 21, 2026. The estimated time for implementation is 4-6 weeks.