Mobility & Curb Rules in Tacoma, WA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Tacoma lets electric scooters, including shared dockless models, ride on roadways, sidewalks, bike lanes, and paved paths, but bars them from streets posted above 25 mph unless a bike facility is present.

Tacoma E-Scooter Where-To-Ride Rules

Some Restrictions

Tacoma Municipal Code § 11.06.030

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or where otherwise prohibited by law, EPAMDs and electric motorized foot scooters may be operated on roadways, shoulders, sidewalks, alleys, bicycle lanes, cycle tracks, or other designated bicycle facilities, or paved public paths, except where otherwise prohibited. An EPAMD or electric motorized foot scooter shall not be operated upon the roadway o...

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Bike Lane Rules

Tacoma bars stopping, standing, or parking any vehicle in a way that blocks a designated bike lane, path, or trail, with no exception for a quick stop; violators face a parking infraction of at least $30.

Tacoma Bike Lane Obstruction Ban

Some Restrictions

Tacoma Municipal Code § 11.05.246

No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle on or adjacent to a trail, path, lane, or other way which has been designated for the use of bicycles in such a manner as to obstruct or restrict the use of any portion thereof. This section does not apply to emergency vehicles when in service or maintenance vehicles engaged in authorized maintenance work. Violation of this section is a parking inf...

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Red-Light Cameras

Tacoma runs automated red-light, railroad-crossing, and school and hospital speed-zone cameras under Chapter 11.60, authorized by state law, with signs posted at every camera location and a standard $145 civil infraction fine.

Tacoma Red-Light & School Zone Cameras

Some Restrictions

Tacoma Municipal Code § 11.60.010

A. Pursuant to RCW 46.63.220, as it exists or is hereinafter amended, the City has authorized the use automated traffic safety cameras and related automated systems. ... D. The automated traffic safety cameras and related systems can detect one or more of the following infractions ...: 1. Stop light infractions; 2. Railroad grade crossing violations; or 3. Speed zone violations, including: ... ...

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