DELIVERY ROBOT SYSTEMS

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

The document is a legislative item 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 and parking, and requires insurance of at least $100,000. Civil penalties are $500 for failure to obtain insurance or operating without a permit, and $250 for first offense or $500 for second or subsequent offense for other violations. The ordinance applies countywide, with municipalities able to enforce their own regulations. The prime sponsor is Micky Steinberg. The file number is 261294. The effective date is ten days after enactment unless vetoed.