Mobility & Curb Rules in James City County, VA (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated James City County, Virginia.

Verified from official government sources

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

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Anyone who wants to rent motorized scooters, skateboards, bicycles or e-bikes to the public in James City County needs a license from the Board of Supervisors under Sec. 13-13.2. The $250.00 application must list every sidewalk the devices will use, and the board can cap the fleet or add safety conditions. Operating without a license costs $50.00 per unpermitted device, per day.

James City County Shared Scooter License Rule

Significant Restrictions

James City County Code § 13-13.2

(1)Shared Mobility Device (SMD) means any motorized skateboard or scooter, bicycle, or electric power-assisted bicycle which is offered by the owner thereof for rent to the public for a fee. ... d.An application fee of $250.00. ... (c)Any individual, organization, or entity found to be operating a SMP in the county without first obtaining a license shall be punishable by a civil penalty of $50....

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Bike Lane Rules

James City County has no on-street bike-lane statute in its code; instead Sec. 13-13.1 governs where bicycles, scooters and e-bikes may travel on sidewalks, crosswalks and shared-use paths. Riders must yield to pedestrians and signal before passing, and riding is banned wherever signs post the prohibition. Violating any rule adopted under the section carries a $50.00 civil penalty.

James City County Sidewalk Bike Riding Rules

Some Restrictions

James City County Code § 13-13.1

(a)The use of roller skates, skateboards and electric personal delivery devices and/or the riding of bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, motorized skateboards or scooters, motor-driven cycles, or electric power-assisted bicycles is prohibited on designated sidewalks or crosswalks, including those of any church, school, recreational facility, or any business property open to ...

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Red-Light Cameras

James City County can install red-light cameras at no more than one intersection per 10,000 residents, and Sec. 13-15 sets a $50.00 civil penalty for a violation caught on camera. Sec. 13-15.1 lets the James City County Police Department run speed cameras in school crossing zones, fining drivers going 10 mph or more over the posted limit $100.00. Neither penalty is a criminal conviction or affects a driving record unless an officer personally issues the summons.

James City County Traffic and School-Zone Cameras

Some Restrictions

James City County Code §§ 13-15, 13-15.1

(b)Installation and operation of traffic light signal photo-monitoring systems. Traffic light signal violation monitoring systems may be installed and operated at no more than one intersection for every 10,000 residents within the county, at any one time. ... The monetary penalty imposed under this section shall be $50.00, not including court costs. ... b.Installation and operation. The James C...

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