Mobility & Curb Rules in Arlington, TX (2026)

3 verified mobility & curb rules for Arlington, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Arlington has not authorized large-scale dockless e-scooter operations. Limited shared-mobility deployments require city permits and operational agreements, with most riding occurring on the UTA campus and within the Entertainment District around AT&T Stadium event days.

Shared E-Scooters Restricted in Arlington

Some Restrictions

Tex. Transportation Code Sec. 551.351 (Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices)

Sec. 551.351. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:(1) "Motor-assisted scooter":(A) means a self-propelled device with:(i) at least two wheels in contact with the ground during operation;(ii) a braking system capable of stopping the device under typical operating conditions;(iii) a gas or electric motor not exceeding 40 cubic centimeters;(iv) a deck designed to allow a person to stand or sit while o...

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Bike Lane Rules

Arlington maintains a growing bike-lane network with on-street striped lanes and shared-use trails connecting UTA, the Entertainment District, and major parks. Cyclists follow Texas Transportation Code vehicle rules, including stop-sign compliance and required lights at night.

Arlington Bike Lane Network and Rules

Some Restrictions

Tex. Transportation Code Sec. 551.101 (Bicycle - Application of Traffic Laws)

Sec. 551.101. RIGHTS AND DUTIES. (a) A person operating a bicycle has the rights and duties applicable to a driver operating a vehicle under this subtitle, unless:(1) a provision of this chapter alters a right or duty; or(2) a right or duty applicable to a driver operating a vehicle cannot by its nature apply to a person operating a bicycle.(b) A parent of a child or a guardian of a ward may no...

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Red-Light Cameras

Texas banned municipal red light cameras through HB 1631 in 2019, ending Arlington photo-enforcement programs. Existing camera contracts were phased out, and no civil penalties for camera-detected red-light running can be issued or collected from Arlington drivers today.

Red Light Cameras Banned Statewide in Texas

Few Restrictions

Texas Transportation Code Sec. 707.020 and Sec. 707.021 (Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement System Prohibited)

Sec. 707.020. PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM PROHIBITED. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a local authority may not implement or operate a photographic traffic signal enforcement system with respect to a highway or street under the jurisdiction of the authority. (b) The attorney general shall enforce this section. Sec. 707.021. USE OF EVIDENCE FROM PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL ...

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