Mobility & Curb Rules in Pinellas County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Pinellas County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Bike Lane Rules

Pinellas County bans using a designated bicycle lane for anything except riding a bicycle in the same direction as traffic, on any county road whether it runs through a municipality or the unincorporated area. Drivers may still cross a bike lane briefly to reach a driveway if they use reasonable care, and violations carry the Code's general penalty of up to $500 per offense.

Pinellas County Bicycle Lane Use Rules

Some Restrictions

Pinellas County Code § 122-2(b)-(d)

Bicycle means non-motorized two-wheeled cycles, having a seat, propelled solely by human power. Designated bicycle lanes means those areas within the paved portion of the roadway set apart for exclusive bicycle use by striping, symbols, and signage. ... This section shall be applicable to any designated bicycle lanes previously established as of the effective date of the ordinance from which th...

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E-Bike Classes

Pinellas County treats Class 1, 2, and 3 electric bicycles as ordinary bicycles on county-owned parks and trails, restricting them to designated bike trails and banning boardwalks entirely.

Pinellas County Parks E-Bike Trail Rules

Some Restrictions

Pinellas County Code § 90-3; § 90-5(e)

Bicycle means a transportation device composed of a single frame and wheels usually propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars, including passenger bicycles and Class 1, 2 and 3 electric bicycles as defined in F.S. § 316.003(23)...Bicycles shall only be ridden on roads and trails designated for bicycle traffic within parks and environmental lands and are prohibited on boardwalks.

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Mobility & Curb Rules by City in Pinellas County

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

St. PetersburgPop. 258,308

3 verified rules • Bike Lane Rules, Red-Light Cameras

ClearwaterPop. 117,292

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

Safety HarborPop. 17,072

1 verified rule • Bike Lane Rules

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