Are these devices legal in Charlottesville?

Until the development of the pilot program, there were no regulations in place to prohibit the operation and use of these devices in Charlottesville. With the approved program, City staff can regulate the number of devices, their top speeds, and other operational elements.

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1. If I want to rent a scooter or e-bike, how do I do it?
2. Where can I ride?
3. Where should I park at the end of my trip?
4. Do pedal bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters have different traffic laws?
5. Do I have to wear a helmet?
6. Can I ride from Charlottesville into neighboring municipalities or vice versa?
7. Who owns the devices (i.e. scooters and bikes)?
8. Are these devices legal in Charlottesville?
9. Are these scooters and bikes part of the Ubike program?
10. What is the top speed of these devices?
11. How many devices are in Charlottesville?
12. What can I do if an bicycle or scooter is left on my property and I want it removed? How about if either is left blocking a sidewalk?