Mobility & Curb Rules in Reno, NV (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Reno requires companies to get a city council franchise before operating a shared dockless bicycle, e-bike, or e-scooter system on public property, and running one without a franchise is unlawful.

Reno Requires a Franchise for Shared Scooters

Significant Restrictions

Reno Municipal Code § 5.90.1180

The city council may award an exclusive or non-exclusive franchise to install, operate, maintain and manage a system of dockless bicycles, electric bicycles, and/or electric scooters on public property within the corporate limits of the city. It shall be unlawful to install, operate, maintain and/or manage a commercial dockless bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter system on public pro...

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Bike Lane Rules

Drivers in Reno may not stop, stand, park, or drive in a bicycle lane except for narrow listed exceptions, and must yield to cyclists using it.

Reno Bike Lane Obstruction Rules

Some Restrictions

Reno Municipal Code § 6.18.180

The driver of a motor vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any person riding a bicycle on the pathway or lane. The driver of a motor vehicle shall not enter, stop, stand, park or drive within a pathway or lane provided for bicycles except: (a) when entering or exiting an alley or driveway; (b) when operating or parking a disabled vehicle; (c) to avoid conflict with other traffic; (d) in the ...

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