Mobility & Curb Rules in Washington, DC (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

DDOT licenses shared dockless scooter operators under the Shared Fleet Devices Permit, capping each operator's fleet, requiring lock-to technology, and enforcing sidewalk riding bans citywide under Title 18 DCMR.

Shared Dockless Scooter Permits And Caps

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Bike Lane Rules

DDOT operates 100+ miles of bike lanes including 30+ miles of protected lanes under Vision Zero (Mayor's Order 2015-291), targeting zero traffic fatalities by 2024 and codifying motor-vehicle parking-in-bike-lane fines at $200.

Protected Bike Lane Network And Vision Zero

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Curb Management

DDOT manages curb space through metered parking, loading zones, parklets, and Pick-Up/Drop-Off (PUDO) zones for ride-hail under the Curbside Management Study (2020) and 18 DCMR 2400, generating over $90 million annually.

Curb Management Districts And Loading Zones

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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