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Mobility & Curb Rules in Aurora, CO: What Residents Actually Need to Know

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

If you live in Aurora or are thinking about moving there, mobility & curb rules are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Aurora has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of mobility & curb rules, and some of them might surprise you.

Red-Light Cameras

Aurora runs an automated vehicle identification system issuing photo-enforced penalty notices for red-light and speed violations, with doubled fines in school zones, under City Code §§ 134-450 to 134-456.

Key details: Signal violation max fine: $75.00. Speed violation max fine: $40.00. School-zone violations: double the base fine. 25+ mph over limit: referred to police officer. Governing code: City Code §§ 134-450–456.

Signal violations: up to $75.00. Non-signal (speed) violations: up to $40.00. School-zone violations: double those amounts. Plus up to $40.00 in service-of-process costs if a defendant contests without waiving service.

Bike Lane Rules

Aurora's Model Traffic Code amendments require drivers to parallel-park inside the parking lane, not against the curb, on any street with a buffered bike lane next to the curb followed by a parking lane.

Key details: Governing provision: City Code § 134-2(o). Amends: Model Traffic Code § 1205. Rule: Park in lane, not at curb. State highways: Need CDOT approval for such lanes.

Parking outside the designated parking lane on a street with a curb-adjacent buffered bike lane, or angle parking where only parallel parking is signed, is a parking violation under the Model Traffic Code as locally amended.

The Bottom Line

Aurora's mobility & curb rules rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Aurora is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Aurora's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.