Mobility & Curb Rules in Albuquerque, NM (2026)

4 verified mobility & curb rules for Albuquerque, New Mexico, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Albuquerque requires every shared e-scooter and bike-share operator to get City approval, pay permit and per-vehicle fees, cap fleets at 1,000 units, and geofence areas the City marks off-limits to riding or parking.

Albuquerque Shared E-Scooter Permit Rules

Significant Restrictions

§ 8-3-5-1; § 8-3-5-4(I)(2)

When operating within the public right-of-way, every entity offering or managing small vehicles as part of shared active transportation service, including but not limited to bike-share and electric scooter-share programs, must comply with the requirements outlined in this section... Operators must comply with geofencing requests to prohibit vehicle use in locations prohibited by the City.

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Bike Lane Rules

Albuquerque bars driving or parking motor vehicles in bicycle lanes except to cross when turning or to park where allowed, and only after yielding to cyclists; blocking a bike lane draws a $30 parking fine.

Albuquerque Bike Lane Obstruction Rules

Some Restrictions

Revised Ordinances of Albuquerque § 8-3-3-13

No person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle upon or across a bicycle lane or multi-use trail except to cross such lane or multi-use trail when turning as permitted in § 8-3-3-12, to park such vehicle, where parking is permitted, or to leave a parking space. No person shall drive upon or across a bicycle lane or multi-use trail as permitted by this section except after giving the right-of-w...

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E-Bike Classes

Albuquerque defines e-bikes by motor wattage and speed cutoff, Class 1 and 2 stop assisting at 20 mph, Class 3 at 28 mph, then lets all three classes ride identically on streets, bike lanes, and open space trails unless signage says otherwise.

Albuquerque E-Bike Class Rules: Where Each May Ride

Light Restrictions

§ 8-1-1-2; § 8-3-3-6

CLASS 3 ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLE. An electric-assisted bicycle equipped with a motor not exceeding seven hundred fifty watts of power that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty-eight miles per hour. ... Bicycles, Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 e-bikes, and powered micromobility devices are permitted on ...

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Red-Light Cameras

Albuquerque's Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) ordinance lets a contracted camera system ticket speeding drivers citywide, with a $100 civil fine mailed to the registered vehicle owner and program revenue dedicated to Vision Zero traffic-safety projects.

Albuquerque Automated Speed Camera Enforcement

Some Restrictions

§ 7-15-3; § 7-15-4(H)(1)

Any action or conduct constituting a violation under § 8-1-2-6 of this Code of Ordinances, Section 66-7-104 NMSA 1978 of the New Mexico State Motor Vehicle Code, or any other city or state laws pertaining to speeding is a violation. ... A violation constitutes a civil infraction punishable by a fine of $100 or completion of four hours of community service.

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