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

4 rules for unincorporated Arlington County, Virginia.

Verified from official government sources

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

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Arlington County requires every shared e-scooter and e-bike operator to hold a Micro-Mobility Business Permit under County Code § 14.2-111 et seq., pay a $1,000 application fee, cap scooters at 15 mph and e-bikes at 20 mph, and move any device parked over three days or found in violation within two hours of notice.

Arlington County Shared E-Scooter Program Rules

Significant Restrictions

Arlington County Code § 14.2-122(C)

1. The Permit-holder shall ensure that its Micro-Mobility Devices are parked in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter, and in compliance with all State and local laws. 2. Micro-Mobility Devices are not permitted to park in one location longer than three (3) consecutive days without moving. 3. Within two (2) hours of reporting by Arlington County or others, the Permit-holder shall cor...

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Bike Lane Rules

Arlington County bars motor vehicles from stopping, standing, parking or driving in a marked bicycle lane under County Code § 14.2-65.E, though a driver may briefly cross one to enter or exit adjacent property, turn, or reach a parking space. Bicycles, e-bikes, motorized scooters and skateboards may use the lane only when traveling in the marked direction.

Arlington County Bicycle Lane Rules

Some Restrictions

Arlington County Code § 14.2-65(E)

E. Bicycle lane. Where a bicycle lane is present, a motor vehicle may cross a bicycle lane for the purpose of entering or exiting adjacent property, for making a turn, or for the purpose of parking, but no person shall stop, stand or park a motor vehicle in a bicycle lane, nor shall any person drive a motor vehicle in a bicycle lane. Bicycles, electric power-assisted bicycles, motorized skatebo...

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E-Bike Classes

Arlington County caps electric power-assisted bicycle speeds under County Code § 14.2-65: twenty miles per hour on streets and multi-use trails, six miles per hour on sidewalks. Riders fourteen and younger must wear a CPSC-compliant helmet under § 14.2-64, and e-bikes are one of the vehicle types authorized on County multi-use trails under § 14.2-64.1.

Arlington County E-Bike Speed and Trail Rules

Some Restrictions

Arlington County Code § 14.2-65(A)

A. Speed. No bicycle, electric power-assisted bicycle, motorized skateboard or motorized scooter shall be ridden faster than is reasonable and proper, but each shall be operated with reasonable regard for the safety of the operator and every other person upon the streets, multi-use trails, and sidewalks of the County. When operating on streets and multi-use trails, motorized skateboards and mot...

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Red-Light Cameras

Arlington County may run red-light cameras at no more than one intersection per 10,000 residents, with a $50 civil penalty for running the light. Photo speed cameras in school crossing and highway work zones add a flat $100 penalty for drivers going 10+ mph over the posted limit.

Arlington County Red-Light and Speed Cameras

Some Restrictions

Arlington County Code § 14.2-23.1

The County Manager or his designee may install and operate, at no more than one intersection for every ten thousand (10,000) residents within the County, a System for the purpose of imposing monetary liability on the operator of a motor vehicle for failure to comply with traffic light signals within the County. ... The operator of a vehicle shall have violated this section and shall be liable f...

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