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Government,
Administrative/Regulatory

Feb. 22, 2019

Lawyers are skeptical of San Diego’s efforts to curb e-scooters

A proposal looks to cure regulatory issues plaguing San Diego since e-scooters first hit its sidewalks, but some compliance litigators are doubtful it would set any wheels in motion.

Lawyers are skeptical of San Diego’s efforts to curb e-scooters
A Lime scooter on the Embarcadero in San Francisco in April of 2018. A proposal to regulate the scooters in San Diego has drawn skepticism from attorneys who say accessibility issues will only be addressed with lawsuits.

A proposal looks to cure regulatory issues plaguing San Diego since e-scooters first hit its sidewalks, but some compliance litigators are doubtful it would set any wheels in motion.

San Diego Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer has said the proposal, which received committee approval Wednesday, would establish clearer rules of the road for dockless scooters and bicycles in an effort to address growing public safety concerns.

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