Mobility & Curb Rules in Seattle, WA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Seattle SDOT permits shared e-scooter operators under SMC 11.65 (since 2020). Lime, Bird, Veo, and others share the streets. Scooters must be ridden in bike lanes or streets, parked upright off pedestrian paths, and capped at 15 mph.

SDOT Permits Shared E-Scooters Citywide Under SMC 11.65

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Bike Lane Rules

Seattle SMC 11.40 plus the Bicycle Master Plan govern cyclists. Bikes follow vehicle traffic laws, may use protected and conventional bike lanes, and must yield in shared spaces. Seattle has 100+ miles of protected and neighborhood-greenway lanes.

Bicycles Treated as Vehicles With Protected-Lane Network

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Looking for King County county-wide rules?

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

Mobility & Curb Rules in King County →