Mobility & Curb Rules in Gaithersburg, MD (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Gaithersburg bans leaving dockless scooters and e-bikes on sidewalks in a way that blocks pedestrians. City Code Sec. 19-5 lists exact spots where shared scooters cannot be parked, including driveways, bus stops, loading zones and most public rights-of-way, and lets the city manager designate parking zones by signage.

Gaithersburg Shared Scooter Parking Rules

Some Restrictions

Gaithersburg City Code § 19-5

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave unattended any bicycle or dockless vehicle, defined as any bicycle, e-bike, e-scooter or other vehicle not requiring a special docking location for its use, upon the sidewalks of the city so as to obstruct pedestrians or create a hazard.(b)A dockless vehicle may be parked in a standing upright position in areas not subject to a restriction...

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E-Bike Classes

Gaithersburg caps e-bikes and e-scooters at 20 mph on sidewalks, dropping to 10 mph when pedestrians are present, bars sidewalks under 3 feet wide, and requires helmets under 16, lights after dark, and no passengers or piggybacked units.

Gaithersburg E-Bike and E-Scooter Sidewalk Rules

Some Restrictions

Gaithersburg City Code § 19-4

(b)An electric bicycle (e-bike) or electric scooter (e-scooter) which is defined as a platform device, with handlebars, which the operator can drive while standing, with an electric motor for self-propulsion and single wheels in tandem or a combination of one or two (2) wheels at the front and rear, may not be operated in the city:(1)In an unsafe manner or unreasonable rates of speed;(2)On a si...

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