DELIVERY ROBOT SYSTEMS

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

The document is a legislative matter, specifically an ordinance (File Number 261294) relating to the operation of personal delivery devices and mobile carriers in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County. The ordinance creates Chapter 31, Article VIII of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, providing regulations for the safe operation of these devices. It was introduced on 7/13/2026, and on 7/21/2026, the Board of County Commissioners adopted it on first reading and set it for a public hearing before the Transportation Committee on 9/9/2026. The prime sponsor is Micky Steinberg. 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 specific equipment (lights, reflectors, audible alert, braking system, obstacle detection, geofencing), and establishes civil penalties for violations ($500 for failure to obtain insurance or operating without a permit; $250 for first offense and $500 for second or subsequent offense for other violations). The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, acreage, or number of units. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.