Are Electric Scooters Legal in Pembroke Pines?

Chapter 74 of the Pembroke Pines Code makes it unlawful to operate a shared mobility program without City Commission approval, which means no rental fleets are authorized on public streets or sidewalks right now. Personal scooters must instead comply with Florida Statute 316.2128: operators have the same rights and duties as bicyclists, don’t need registration or a driver license, and local police can enforce roadway, sidewalk, and parking restrictions. State guidance and recent enforcement bulletins also reiterate the 16-and-older baseline for micromobility riders, with helmet requirements for anyone under 16. Until the city issues its own permit, residents should treat scooters like bicycles—ride on streets or bike lanes that allow them, yield to pedestrians, and park off travel paths—while recognizing that the city can cite or impound any unauthorized shared devices.