Mobility & Curb Rules in Chicago, IL (2026)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-103-130(c)

Scooters must be operated the same way as bicycles are operated as provided in Section 9-52-130 of this Code. Accordingly, (i) scooters are permitted to be operated only on the City's bike lanes or paths; (ii) ... scooters may not be operated on sidewalks; and (iii) where there is no bike lane or path, scooters are allowed to be operated on City streets but that such streets are not intended to...

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-40-060; fine schedule § 9-100-020(b)

The driver of a vehicle shall not: (i) stand or park a vehicle upon any on-street path or lane designated by official signs or markings for the use of bicycles; (ii) stand or park upon any lane designated by pavement markings for the shared use of motor vehicles and bicycles... In addition to the fine provided in Section 9-4-025 of this Code, any vehicle parked in violation of subsection (a)(2)...

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-115-180(b)

No transportation network driver shall pick up a passenger on any portion of (1) O'Hare International Airport, Midway International Airport or McCormick Place unless the commissioner determines, in duly promulgated rules, following consultation with the commissioner of aviation, that such pickups can be accomplished in a manner that preserves security, public safety, the orderly flow of traffic...

MCC §§ 9-52-120(a), 9-52-120(d), 9-52-020(d)

Except as provided in Sections 9-36-020, 9-40-060, 9-52-020, and 9-52-040, the provisions of Title 9 of this Code that apply to bicycles shall also apply to low-speed electric bicycles. ... No person may ride a Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle upon any sidewalk. ... Only a person 16 years of age or older may operate a Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle.

MCC § 9-102-020(a) (fine schedule at § 9-100-020(d); speed cameras at § 9-101-020)

The registered owner of record of a vehicle is liable for a violation of this section and the fine set forth in Section 9-100-020 when the vehicle is used in violation of Section 9-8-020(c) and a recorded image of the violation is recorded by an automated traffic law enforcement system.    (b)   The provisions of this section do not apply to any authorized emergency vehicle or where the technic...