Mobility & Curb Rules in Montgomery County, MD (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Verified from official government sources

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

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Companies operating two or more rental e-scooters in Montgomery County must register the fleet with the Department of Transportation, pay a registration fee, and display ID on every scooter, or the county can impound unregistered units.

Montgomery County E-Scooter Fleet Registration

Significant Restrictions

Montgomery County Code § 31-73

Applicability. This Section only applies to a company that owns an e-scooter fleet provided for shared use. ... Registration. The owner of 2 or more e-scooters for rent in the County must register the e-scooter fleet with the Department of Transportation by: (1) completing a form provided by the County Executive or the Executive's designee; and (2) paying a registration fee.

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Bike Lane Rules

Montgomery County bans stopping, standing, or parking any vehicle on a bikeway, a term covering on-street bike lanes and sidepaths, under County Code § 31-20(a)(11), backed by a $60 fine.

Montgomery County Bike Lane Obstruction Rules

Some Restrictions

Montgomery County Code § 31-20(a)(11)

Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic-control device, a person must not: (a) Stop, stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not: ... (11) On any bikeway.

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Mobility & Curb Rules by City in Montgomery County

1 cities in Montgomery County have their own mobility & curb rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

GaithersburgPop. 69,657

2 verified rules • E-Bike Classes, Shared E-Scooter Rules

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