Mobility & Curb Rules in Berkeley, CA (2026)

2 verified mobility & curb rules for Berkeley, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Berkeley regulates shared electric scooters and bikes through a city permit program with operator caps, equity requirements, mandatory parking corrals, and helmet rules under California Vehicle Code.

Shared E-Scooter and E-Bike Permits

Some Restrictions

California Vehicle Code § 21235 (motorized scooter operation, as amended by AB 2989, 2018)

21235. The operator of a motorized scooter shall not do any of the following: (a) Operate a motorized scooter unless it is equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make a braked wheel skid. (b) Operate a motorized scooter on a highway with a speed limit in excess of 25 miles per hour unless the motorized scooter is operated within a Class II or Class IV bikeway. (c) Operate a moto...

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Bike Lane Rules

Berkeley operates one of the first comprehensive Bicycle Boulevard networks in the US, with low-stress neighborhood routes, protected lanes on Hearst and Fulton, and full Vehicle Code enforcement of bike rules.

Berkeley Bicycle Boulevard and Lane Rules

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Berkeley city rules.

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