Mobility & Curb Rules in Spokane Valley, WA (2026)

4 verified mobility & curb rules for Spokane Valley, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Spokane Valley regulates shared scooters and e-bikes under its motorized personal transportation device chapter rather than a standalone program ordinance. SVMC § 9.20.020(H) defines 'scooter share program,' and § 9.20.050(F) holds the share company itself, not just the rider, liable for a traffic infraction when its device blocks a sidewalk.

Spokane Valley Shared Scooter Parking Rules

Some Restrictions

Spokane Valley Municipal Code § 9.20.020(H); § 9.20.050(E), (F)

H. "Scooter share program" and "bike share program" mean a person offering shared motorized foot scooters or electric-assisted bicycles for hire. ... E. Parking – Generally. Parking of motorized personal transportation devices is prohibited on all public sidewalks when such parking interferes, impairs, obstructs, blocks, or impedes the free and full use of the sidewalk. Any motorized personal t...

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Bike Lane Rules

Spokane Valley bars motorized scooters, skateboards, and e-bikes from any street posted above 25 mph unless the rider stays inside a designated bike lane. SVMC § 9.20.050(D) makes riding such a device on a faster street outside the marked lane unlawful, tying legal use of high-speed corridors directly to the presence of a bike lane.

Spokane Valley Bike Lane Riding Rule

Some Restrictions

Spokane Valley Municipal Code § 9.20.050(D)

D. Certain Streets. It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride a motorized personal transportation device on any street with a speed limit greater than 25 miles per hour, except within designated bike lanes on such streets.

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E-Bike Classes

Spokane Valley does not split riding rules by e-bike class. SVMC § 9.20.020 borrows the state's class 1, 2, and 3 definitions from RCW 46.04.169, then § 9.20.040 and § 9.20.050 apply the same age, helmet, lighting, and street rules to all three classes as one 'motorized personal transportation device' category, including a 25-mph street cap unless riding in a designated bike lane.

Spokane Valley E-Bike Class Rules

Some Restrictions

Spokane Valley Municipal Code § 9.20.020(C), (F); § 9.20.040(A); § 9.20.050(D)

C. "Electric-assisted bicycle," "class 1 electric-assisted bicycle," "class 2 electric-assisted bicycle," and "class 3 electric-assisted bicycle" shall have the meanings as set forth in RCW 46.04.169 as now adopted or hereafter amended. ... F. "Motorized personal transportation device" shall be a motorized device for personal transportation deemed to include motorized foot scooters, motorized s...

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Red-Light Cameras

Spokane Valley's Automated Traffic Safety Camera Program, adopted under SVMC Chapter 9.60 in December 2025, authorizes cameras only for speed enforcement in school speed zones, school walk zones, and high-crash locations, not for red-light running. Fines run $100 to $145 normally and $145 to $290 in school zones.

Spokane Valley Automated Speed Camera Program

Some Restrictions

Spokane Valley Code § 9.60.030

A. Pursuant to RCW 46.63.250, the City is authorized to use automated traffic safety cameras and related automated systems to detect speed violations, including but not limited to school speed zone violations. B. Use of automated traffic safety cameras to detect speed violations is restricted to use in the following locations: 1. School speed zones. 2. School walk zones.

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