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E-Bikes, Scooters, Mopeds, Hoverboards, and other Motorized Personal Transportation Devices
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Document Number: STUD—144
Revision #: 1.0
Document Owner: Dean of Students
Date Last Updated: 07/29/2026
Primary Author: VP of Facilities and Services
Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 07/29/2026
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General Description
Prohibited Use of Motorized Personal Transportation Devices in University Buildings
1. PURPOSE
This procedure minimizes the risk of accidents and injuries in university buildings, protects the university's physical infrastructure from potential damage, and upholds fire safety regulations as recommended by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
2. PROCEDURE
The use of motorized personal transportation devices (including but not limited to mopeds, electric scooters, hoverboards, and bicycles) inside any university building is strictly prohibited. This procedure is established to ensure the safety of all university community members and to maintain the integrity and security of university property.
Prohibition of Use: The use of the specified motorized devices is forbidden within all university buildings. Devices must be powered off and securely stored before entering any building. Self-powered devices, such as skateboards and bicycles, may not be ridden in any university building but may be carried or stored inside if they do not present a hazard to others.
Facility Procedures: Motorized personal transportation devices are not allowed in any university residence hall or apartment. Additionally, devices cannot be ridden, stored, charged, or left unattended in a university facility and must not cause a disruption or block entrances, exits, and pathways.
Enforcement: Campus Security officers and other designated staff are responsible for monitoring compliance with this procedure. Violators will be asked to remove the device from the building immediately.
Exceptions: Cumberland University recognizes the need for persons with a disability to use a motorized wheelchair in university buildings in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with a disability who need to use other power-driven mobility devices inside a university building should consult with the Office of Accessibility, which will determine, in accordance with ADA regulations, whether such a device may be safely used inside the building.
3. SCOPE AND APPLICATION
This procedure applies to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors at Cumberland University. It prohibits the use of motorized and electric vehicles in all university buildings, including academic buildings, administrative buildings, residence halls, and other facilities. It aligns with existing regulations that prohibit the storage and use of these devices in university residences and other facilities due to fire safety concerns.
4. DEFINITIONS
Motorized Personal Transportation Devices: Any motorized (electric or otherwise) device used for individual transportation instead of walking, including, but not limited to, mopeds, electric scooters, hoverboards, and bicycles.
Hoverboards: Electrically powered boards with two wheels, as defined by the CPSC.
Bicycles: Conventional or electric bicycles not used for mobility under the ADA.
5. PENALTIES/DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
Individuals found violating this procedure may face confiscation of the device or other disciplinary measures as outlined by university regulations, which may include warnings, fines, or other penalties appropriate to the severity of the infraction.
6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL AND ADDITIONAL CONTACTS
Vice President for Facilities and Services – 615-547-1348
Dean of Students – 615-547-1387
Office of Accessibility – 615-547-1286
Campus Security – 615-473-3061