Mobility & Curb Rules in Miami, FL (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Miami's licensed shared e-scooter pilot program operates only in City Commission District 2: scooters used or found anywhere else in the city are unauthorized. Operators pay a $50,000 licensing fee and follow strict fleet, speed, parking, and age rules.

Miami Shared E-Scooter Pilot Program Rules

Significant Restrictions

Miami Code of Ordinances § 8-8 (Ch. 8, Art. II, Motorized Scooters)

This article shall apply to any and all motorized scooters and motorized scooter services operating within the corporate limits of the City of Miami ("city"), as permitted. This article is intended to govern the operation of motorized scooters and motorized scooter services within the city to ensure that they are consistent with the safety and well-being of all bicyclists, pedestrians, and othe...

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Bike Lane Rules

Miami requires every bicycle to carry a bell or warning device audible for 100 feet, bans sirens and whistles, and fines violations of the bicycle chapter up to $25, covering riding on streets and designated bike paths.

Miami Bicycle Bell Requirement and Riding Rules

Light Restrictions

Miami Code of Ordinances § 8-3

No person shall operate a bicycle unless it is equipped with a bell or device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, but no bicycle shall be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a bicycle, any siren or whistle.

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TNC Pickup Zones

Miami designates curbside smart loading zones where signage marks Uber and Lyft pickup and drop-off, metered by sensor and camera technology.

Miami Smart Loading Zones for TNC Pickup

Some Restrictions

Miami Code of Ordinances § 35-191(a) (Loading zones)

(1)A smart loading zone is defined as a designated space along the curb dedicated to loading and unloading passengers, food, or goods, regulated, and metered, in part, by sensor, GIS, camera, or software technology....c.Signs will describe the type of use, example Freight, Parcel, TNC (Rideshare or ride hailing), Micro delivery, and food pick up drop off delivery.(3)The maximum continuous legal...

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