Mobile's Mobility & Curb Rules: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles mobility & curb rules a little differently. In Mobile, Alabama, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

TNC Pickup Zones

Mobile requires transportation network company drivers to accept rides only through the TNC's app or digital platform; street hails are prohibited under the city's TNC ordinance.

Key details: Pickups: app-booked only, no street hails. Applies to: TNC drivers within city limits. Enacted: Ord. No. 59-059-2015, § 3, 7-14-15. Enforcement: TNC permit suspension or revocation.

Operating outside the app-only booking system can trigger suspension or revocation of the TNC's city permit under Sec. 59-112(d), plus the general Chapter 59 penalty in Sec. 59-1, enforced by the City of Mobile.

Bike Lane Rules

Mobile requires cyclists to ride near the right side of the road, limits riders to two abreast, and mandates use of adjacent bike paths when provided.

Key details: Positioning: ride near right side of road. Group riding: max two abreast off-path. Bike paths: must be used when available. Code section: Sec. 61-375 (T.C. § 12-14).

Riding more than two abreast off a dedicated path, or using the roadway when a usable adjacent bike path is provided, is a municipal traffic violation under Chapter 61.

The Bottom Line

Mobile'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 Mobile is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Mobile's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.