Ronnell A. Higgins, Yale's associate vice president of public safety and community engagement, wrote in a message to students that the policy was recently changed due to concerns the devices, including e-scooters and e-skateboards, could spark a fire.
"Although these devices have become a popular way for getting around campus, storing or charging them in densely populated residential spaces poses a severe fire and safety hazard," Higgins said.
Higgins said the devices are no longer permitted in or on any residential property, including courtyards and other common spaces. Previously, the devices were only banned in graduate residential housing and a few other residential properties.
"If you were planning on bringing any of these [micromobility devices] to campus, please leave them at home," Higgins said. "If you brought an MMD to campus before this policy change, we will work with you on securing your device off-site until you can take it home."
The ban does not extend to individuals with disabilities who have been approved to use mobility devices. The fall semester is set to begin on Wednesday, according to an academic calendar. New students were allowed to move into dorms starting Aug. 20.
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