Mobility & Curb Rules in Detroit, MI (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Detroit requires a City permit before any company can offer shared e-scooters or e-bikes for hire, and sets strict geofenced no-ride and no-parking zones across the public right-of-way.

Detroit Shared E-Scooter Permit and Parking Rules

Significant Restrictions

Detroit City Code § 47-10-11

It shall be unlawful to make available for hire a shared electric personal mobility device for operation in any public place unless its owner has been issued and currently holds a valid shared mobility permit from the City and is in compliance with the terms and conditions of such permit.

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Bike Lane Rules

Detroit requires shared e-scooters and e-bikes to use a designated bicycle lane when one exists and bans parking any device, bike, or vehicle inside a bike lane, alley, or crosswalk.

Detroit Bike Lane Riding and Parking Rules

Some Restrictions

Detroit City Code § 47-10-57(a)(2)

Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Code, shared electric personal mobility devices are authorized to be operated in public places, including streets, alleys, bicycle lanes, and sidewalks subject to the following restrictions ... In a public right-of-way that contains a designated bicycle lane, the conditions of which are suitable for the operation of shared electric personal mob...

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E-Bike Classes

Detroit's code adopts Michigan's three e-bike classes verbatim: Class 1 and 3 assist only while pedaling, capped at 20 and 28 mph; Class 2 has a throttle capped at 20 mph. Shared e-bikes follow separate city riding-area rules.

Detroit E-Bike Class Definitions And Riding Rules

Some Restrictions

Detroit City Code § 47-10-1

"class 1 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle that is equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that disengages or ceases to function when the electric bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour;(b)Class 2 electric bicycle. As used in this subsection, "class 2 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle that is equipped with a motor th...

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

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