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Mobility & Curb Rules in Wilmington, DE (2026)

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

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Bike Lane Rules

Wilmington law requires cyclists to use an adjacent bike path instead of the roadway whenever one is provided, under City Code § 37-325.

Wilmington Mandatory Bike Path Use

Some Restrictions

Wilmington City Code § 37-325

Whenever a usable path for bicycles, electric bicycles, low-speed motorized scooters, or motorcycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, such riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway.

E-Bike Classes

Wilmington's code defines Class 1, 2, and 3 electric bicycles by motor assist and top speed, sets minimum rider ages by class, and bans all e-bikes from sidewalks under Title 37.

Wilmington E-Bike Class Rules and Where to Ride

Some Restrictions

Wilmington City Code § 37-1

Electric bicycle means a bicycle with two or three wheels that is equipped with fully-operable pedals, a saddle or seat for the rider, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that meets the requirements of one of the three following classes: (1)"Class 1 electric bicycle" shall mean an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and th...

Red-Light Cameras

Wilmington runs an automated red-light camera program under City Code § 37-95: vehicle owners face a civil assessment up to $110 for running a red light, captured on photo or video, with escalating late fees.

Wilmington Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program

Some Restrictions

Wilmington City Code § 37-95

Vehicular traffic facing the red traffic signal shall stop before crossing the stop limit... Such failure to stop for a red traffic signal may be recorded by a traffic signal violation monitoring system in accordance with a program or authorization approved by city council and the city government... The owner of the vehicle shall be liable for a civil or administrative monetary assessment not t...

Looking for New Castle County county-wide rules?

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

Mobility & Curb Rules in New Castle County