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Mobility & Curb Rules in Ames, IA (2026)

1 verified mobility & curb rules for Ames, Iowa, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Bike Lane Rules

In the City of Ames, Iowa, cyclists on roadways must ride as near the right-hand side as practicable, may not ride more than two abreast except on paths reserved for bicycles, and must yield to cross traffic when entering a roadway from a bicycle path. Riders on lane-designated bike paths must obey the same traffic-control signals and signs that apply to vehicles.

Ames Rules for Riding on Bike Paths

Some Restrictions

Ames Municipal Code Sec. 4.8

Sec. 4.8. RIDING ON ROADWAYS, SIDEWALKS, BICYCLE PATHS. (1) Every person operating a bicycle, tricycle, unicycle or personal transportation devices upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right-hand side of the roadway as practicable and safe, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. (2) Persons riding bicycles, tricycles, unicycles or person...

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