Mobility & Curb Rules in Orange, CA (2026)

4 verified mobility & curb rules for Orange, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Orange lets the City Manager designate and post public property off-limits to scooters, skateboards, bicycles, mopeds and similar devices under Section 10.82.020, making it unlawful to ride any of those devices on posted property. There is no separate dockless shared-scooter operator permit ordinance in the code.

Orange Scooter No-Ride Zone Rules

Some Restrictions

Orange, CA Municipal Code § 10.82.020 (Skateboards, Bicycles and Similar Devices Prohibited on Posted Public Property)

It shall be unlawful for any person to ride any skateboard, bicycle, or other coaster device, motorized bicycle, moped or scooter, or similar device, upon any public property within the City where notice of such prohibition has been posted. The City Manager, or designee, shall determine what public property shall be so designated.

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Bike Lane Rules

Orange Municipal Code Chapter 10.10 bars several bicycle-lane behaviors: riding against the flow of traffic in a lane or path, riding at an unsafe speed, and operating a Class 3 electric bicycle on any bike lane, trail, or bikeway. Drivers also cannot park in a designated bicycle lane on weekdays from 7 to 9 a.m. or 2 to 4 p.m., with narrow exceptions for turns and entering traffic.

Orange Bike Lane Riding and Parking Rules

Some Restrictions

Orange, CA, Municipal Code §§ 10.10.070(B)(2), (B)(9), 10.10.080, 10.10.100

Riding on a sidewalk, bicycle path, or bicycle lane against the flow of traffic. ... Riding on a bicycle path, bicycle lane, trail, or sidewalk at a speed greater than reasonable or prudent under the existing conditions, or at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property. ... No Class 3 electric bicycle shall be operated on a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, bicycle lane, equestrian...

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E-Bike Classes

Orange's municipal code defines e-bikes by their Class 1, 2 and 3 designations and bans Class 3 e-bikes from every bicycle path, trail, bikeway, bicycle lane and equestrian or hiking trail in the city. Riding is also regulated on sidewalks and in business districts under Municipal Code Chapter 10.10.

Orange E-Bike Class Riding Rules

Some Restrictions

Orange, CA Municipal Code § 10.10.010 (Definitions); § 10.10.080 (Riding on Bicycle Lane or Trails)

"Electric bicycle (e-bike)" means a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (one horsepower), classified as follows: 1. Class 1 e-bike: Pedal-assist with assistance ceasing at 20 mph. 2. Class 2 e-bike: Throttle-powered with assistance ceasing at 20 mph. 3. Class 3 e-bike: Pedal-assist with assistance ceasing at 28 mph, with a speedometer require...

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Red-Light Cameras

Orange has banned red-light and speed cameras outright. Municipal Code Section 10.08.080 forbids installing any automated traffic enforcement system, as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 21455.5, on any City street or highway within Orange's jurisdiction. The City Council adopted the prohibition through Ordinance 14-11 in 2011, and no camera program operates in the city today.

Orange Ban on Automated Traffic Cameras

Heavy Restrictions

Orange, CA, Municipal Code § 10.08.080 (Prohibition on Installation of Automated Traffic Enforcement Systems)

Automated traffic enforcement systems, as that term is used in California Vehicle Code Section 21455.5, shall not be installed on any City street or highway that is within the jurisdiction of the City.

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