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

2 rules for unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia.

Verified from official government sources

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

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Fairfax County bars riding shared e-scooters and bikes on any sidewalk or crosswalk the county has posted as off-limits, requires parked devices to stay clear of pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and enforces both rules with a civil penalty of not more than $50.

Fairfax County Scooter No-Ride Zones

Some Restrictions

Fairfax County Code § 86-5-3

(a)Where signs have been posted indicating that the use of Shared Mobility Devices is prohibited on designated sidewalks or crosswalks, no person will ride a Shared Mobility Device on any such designated sidewalk or crosswalk.(b)No person will park a Shared Mobility Device in a manner that impedes the normal movement of pedestrian or other traffic or where such parking is prohibited by official...

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Red-Light Cameras

Fairfax County runs red-light cameras at up to 25 intersections, imposing a $50 civil penalty, plus photo speed cameras in school crossing and highway work zones with graduated $50-$100 civil penalties for driving 10+ mph over the posted limit.

Fairfax County Red-Light and Speed Cameras

Some Restrictions

Fairfax County Code §§ 82-2-7, 82-2-9

the County Executive shall cause traffic light signal violation monitoring systems to be installed and operated at no more than twenty-five intersections within the County at any one time...The monetary penalty imposed under this section shall be fifty dollars and shall not include court costs....for speeds at least 10 but not greater than 14 miles per hour above the posted speed limit, the civ...

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