DELIVERY ROBOT SYSTEMS

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

This document is a legislative matter for an ordinance relating to the operation of personal delivery devices and mobile carriers in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County. It creates Chapter 31, Article VIII of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, providing regulations for the safe operation of these devices. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Transportation Committee on 9/9/2026. The ordinance requires a permit for operation, sets speed limits (10 mph on sidewalks, 6 mph in high-pedestrian areas, 5 mph in crosswalks), requires equipment such as lights, reflectors, audible alerts, braking systems, obstacle detection, geofencing, and an automatic stop feature. It prohibits operation in school zones during enforcement times, restricts staging/storage in the public right-of-way, and sets insurance requirements of at least $100,000 general liability coverage. Civil penalties are established: $500 for failure to obtain insurance, $500 for operation without a permit, and $250 for first offense and $500 for second or subsequent offense for any other violation. The ordinance applies to both incorporated and unincorporated areas, with municipalities able to establish their own regulations. The prime sponsor is Micky Steinberg. The file number is 261294. The effective date is not stated. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant/developer name is stated.