Mobility & Curb Rules in Albemarle County, VA (2026)

4 rules for unincorporated Albemarle County, Virginia.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Albemarle County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Albemarle County requires any company offering dockless scooters, e-bikes, or motorized skateboards for hire to hold a permit under Article 7 of the traffic code before operating in the county outside Charlottesville and Scottsville. The County Executive administers the program, sets a fleet cap, and can suspend or revoke a permit for violations, with an administrative appeal available to the operator.

Albemarle County Dockless Scooter Permit Program

Some Restrictions

Albemarle County Code §§ 9-702, 9-704, 9-706

Sec. 9-702 - Permit requirement. No person may provide Dockless Mobility Services without obtaining a permit under this article. ... Sec. ... 9-704 - Maximum fleet size. The County Executive may establish a maximum number of Dockless Mobility Devices allowed to operate under this permit program. ... Sec. ... 9-706 - Suspension or revocation of permits. The County Executive may revoke or suspend...

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Bike Lane Rules

Riders of bicycles, e-bikes, and motorized skateboards or scooters in Albemarle County must park at the curb, in a rack, or against a sign or light post, never blocking curb ramps, bus-stop access, or fire access. County Code § 9-601 sets a civil penalty of not more than $50.00 for violations.

Albemarle County Bicycle Parking Rule

Light Restrictions

Albemarle County Code § 9-601

A.It is a violation of this chapter to park a bicycle, electric power-assisted bicycle, motorized skateboard, or scooter:1.Upon the street, other than upon the roadway against the curb, or in a corral marked and designated for the purpose;2.Upon the sidewalk, other than in a rack to support the vehicle, or attached to a street sign or light post, or at the curb or the back edge of the sidewalk;...

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TNC Pickup Zones

In the Rio29 Form-Based Code Overlay District along U.S. 29/Rio Road, larger developments in Albemarle County must set aside dedicated rideshare, cab and delivery pick-up or drop-off spaces as part of their parking plan, not just ordinary parking spaces, under the district's parking standards.

Albemarle County's Rideshare Pickup Zone Rule

Some Restrictions

Albemarle County Code § 18-20C.9

5.Pick-up or drop-off zones.a.Uses requiring 20 or more parking spaces must dedicate at least one space per 20 provided spaces as a rideshare, cab, and delivery pick-up or drop-off zone.b.The pick-up or drop-off zone spaces must be clearly labeled, with maximum loading times of 15 minutes during peak use hours.c.If on-street surface parking is used to meet the minimum parking spaces requirement...

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Red-Light Cameras

Albemarle County has no red-light camera program; instead, County Code § 9-504 authorizes the Police Department to install photo speed monitoring devices only in school crossing zones and highway work zones. Signage must appear within 1,000 feet, and § 9-505 caps the civil penalty at $100.00.

Albemarle County Photo Speed Camera Rule

Some Restrictions

Albemarle County Code §§ 9-504, 9-505

A.Authorization. ... The Police Department may install and operate photo speed monitoring devices in school crossing zones or highway work zones, consistent with Virginia Code § 46.2-882.1. ... E.Signage. Use of a photo speed monitoring device shall be indicated by a conspicuous sign within 1,000 feet of any school crossing zone or highway work zone. ... Any violation of Virginia Code §§ 46.2-8...

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