Mobility & Curb Rules in Columbus, IN (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

In the City of Columbus, Indiana, renting, offering to rent, using or operating rental electric low-speed scooters on any sidewalk, bicycle path, public right-of-way, street or highway under city jurisdiction is unlawful until the Common Council promulgates rules. Section 10.60.100 came in with Ordinance 29-2019, and § 10.60.110 sets civil penalties up to $500.

Rental Electric Scooter Ban in Columbus, Indiana

Heavy Restrictions

Columbus Municipal Code § 10.60.100

Until such time as rules and regulations for the rental or offering for rental, use, and operation of Scooters are promulgated by the Common Council of the City of Columbus, the rental or offering for rental; use and operation of any such rental electric low-speed Scooters on any and all sidewalks, bicycle paths, public rights-of-way, streets, or highways under its jurisdiction is prohibited an...

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Bike Lane Rules

In the City of Columbus, Indiana, Chapter 10.56 puts bicycle riders as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, bars riding more than two abreast, and requires riders to use a usable adjacent bicycle path instead of the roadway. Section 10.56.010 makes any forbidden act in the chapter an ordinance violation.

Bicycle Riding and Path Rules in Columbus, Indiana

Light Restrictions

Columbus Municipal Code § 10.56.100

A. Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right hand side of a roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. B. Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. C. Whenever a usable ...

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