Mobility & Curb Rules in King County, WA (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in King County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

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

Shared E-Scooter Rules

King County's traffic code regulates every motorized foot scooter operated on unincorporated county roads, alleys, trails and park property, including shared and dockless units. Riders must be at least 13, wear a helmet, and stay off roads posted above 25 mph and off unposted park property.

King County Motorized Scooter Operating Rules

Some Restrictions

King County Code § 14A.40.010

14A.40.010 General provisions. A. A person operating a motorized foot scooter shall ensure that the scooter is equipped with a brake that enables the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. B. A person shall not use a motorized foot scooter at any time from one half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise. C. A person shall not operate a motorized foot s...

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TNC Pickup Zones

In unincorporated King County, a transportation network company vehicle may not stop, stand or park on a county road except in a designated taxicab stand, unless it is briefly stopped to load or unload a passenger. Violators face a $20 traffic infraction.

King County Rideshare Pickup Stand Rules

Some Restrictions

King County Code § 14A.50.100(C)

14A.50.100 Buses, taxicabs, for-hire vehicles. C. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with traffic or in compliance with the law or at the direction of a deputy or official traffic control device, it is unlawful for the operator of a taxicab or a vehicle for hire or transportation network company to stop, stand or park the taxicab or vehicle for hire upon any county road at any place other ...

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E-Bike Classes

King County Code lets Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes use regional trails and paved pathways in county parks, but bans Class 3 e-bikes from every trail and pathway in park areas.

King County E-Bike Class Trail Rules

Some Restrictions

King County Code § 7.12.315(C)

A person may operate a micromobility device as defined in section 7.01.010.BB and a Class 1 or Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle only on regional trails and paved pathways within park areas unless prohibited by state or federal law. The director shall post those regional trails and paved pathways where these uses are prohibited. A person shall not operate a Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle o...

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