Motorized Micromobility Transportation Device

Policy Purpose

The policy outlines the Florida Institute of Technology (hereafter “University”) expectations of all community members and guests when operating a motorized micromobility transportation device (hereafter “MMTDs”) on University property.

Policy Scope

This policy addresses the use of non-licensed MMTDs as herein defined on campus (licensed vehicle regulations are provided through the Parking and Traffic Regulations). It applies to all members of the University community, including but not limited to administrators, staff, faculty, students, contractors, vendors, guests, and visitors.

Policy Statement

Florida Tech prohibits the possession and use of MMTDs on university property. As a private property owner, the University has the right to define permissive activities on its properties. This includes regulating the presence and operation of MMTDs as herein defined. Exceptions to this policy are provided for an assistance device utilized by an individual with a disability as approved by accessibility resources or human resources as appropriate and any utility equipment otherwise authorized by the University in coordination with the Department of Security. Where state and local property intersects University property, municipal law is controlling. Where use is permitted, Improper operation in violation of law may also be addressed under other University policies (e.g., the Student Code of Conduct).

Policy Owner

Department of Security

Definitions

Contractor

Third-party individual or company hired by the university to perform specific tasks or provide services within the university’s facilities or grounds.

Employees

Any individual employed by the University including administrators, faculty, and staff.

Guests/Visitors

any person who is present on University property, visiting for any period of time, and does not have a contractual agreement with the university.

Incident

Refers to any act, event, or occurrence.

Motorized Micromobility Transportation Device (MMTD)

A motorized (e.g., electric) wheeled transportation device that can be operated with or without direct human propulsion efforts including but not limited to bicycles, scooters, skateboards, Segways, etc. MMTDs do not include licensed motor vehicles (addressed under the Parking and Traffic Regulations nor do they include self-balancing electric wheeled boards which are prohibited on University property. Exceptions to this definition include any assistance device utilized by an individual with a disability and any utility equipment used by authorized University employees or approved vendors.

Self-balancing electric wheeled board

A single-person electric vehicle compromising a one or two-wheeled platform on which the rider stands. These devices use a self-balancing gyroscopic system for steering or changing direction depending on which way the rider leans.

Student

Any individual admitted, enrolled, or registered for study at Florida Tech. Participants in resident non-student, camp, high school bridge/ extension/partner/dual-enrollment, and continuing education programs operating on University property under a contractual relationship with University are also included in this definition.

University

The Florida Institute of Technology or Florida Tech.

Vendor

An individual or business entity that provides goods or services to the university or its community members.

Regulations

General Rule

MMTDs possession or use is prohibited on Florida Tech property.

Enforcement

Device Owners and/or operators who fail to comply with this policy are subject to a $250 fine and may have their device confiscated. In some cases, local law enforcement may be engaged to remove the individual from university property and issue a trespass warning. This may apply to first-time violations at the discretion of Campus Safety.

For repeat violations or cases involving other University policies, an incident report will be submitted to the appropriate office—Human Resources for employees or the Office of Student Conduct for students—for review. These offices will determine whether further action is warranted, beyond the $250 fine and confiscation of the device as noted above regarding first-time offenses – up to and including and separation from the University, in accordance with applicable procedures.

Disciplinary sanctions imposed may be appealed as described in the Student Handbook or via appropriate policies through Human Resources.