DELIVERY ROBOT SYSTEMS

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

Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance to regulate the operation of personal delivery devices and mobile carriers in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The proposed ordinance, File Number 261294, aims to establish safety regulations for these devices, including requirements for permits, device enhancements (lights, reflectors, audible alerts, braking systems, obstacle detection, identification numbers, geofencing), speed limits (10 mph on sidewalks, 6 mph in high-pedestrian areas, 5 mph in crosswalks), pedestrian priority, and prohibited activities such as operating in school zones during enforcement times or obstructing pedestrian travel. It also mandates insurance requirements and incident reporting. The ordinance is currently in committee, with a tentative public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026. Municipalities may adopt their own, potentially more stringent, regulations. The primary sponsor is Micky Steinberg.