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Albuquerque, NM Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Parking in a bike lane
$30 fine
Driving in bike lane
Only to cross, turn, or park
Right-of-way
Must yield to cyclists first
General moving violation max
$500 fine or 90 days

Summary

Albuquerque bars driving or parking motor vehicles in bicycle lanes except to cross when turning or to park where allowed, and only after yielding to cyclists; blocking a bike lane draws a $30 parking fine.

No person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle upon or across a bicycle lane or multi-use trail except to cross such lane or multi-use trail when turning as permitted in § 8-3-3-12, to park such vehicle, where parking is permitted, or to leave a parking space. No person shall drive upon or across a bicycle lane or multi-use trail as permitted by this section except after giving the right-of-way to all vulnerable road users within the lane or path.

Source: Albuquerque Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-95: Current through Ordinance 2026-010, passed 4-6-2026).

Full Breakdown

Albuquerque's Traffic Code bars driving or parking a motor vehicle on a bicycle lane or multi-use trail except to cross it when turning, or to park and leave a legal parking space, and even then only after yielding to cyclists (§ 8-3-3-13). Separately, § 8-5-1-1(O) makes parking in a bicycle lane a stand-alone no-sign-required violation carrying a flat $30 fine. Cyclists riding in a marked lane must generally hold their position, but may leave it at intersections, to pass a slower rider or parked car, or to turn (§ 8-3-3-7).

Violations & Fines

Driving or parking in a bicycle lane outside the narrow exceptions violates §§ 8-3-3-13 and 8-5-1-1(O); parking draws a $30 citation, while unlawful driving in the lane is a petty misdemeanor with fines up to $500.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park in a bike lane in Albuquerque?
No. City Code § 8-5-1-1(O) bans parking in any bicycle lane, and violators face a $30 fine.
Can drivers cross a bike lane at all?
Yes, but only to turn, park where allowed, or leave a parking space, and only after yielding to cyclists, per § 8-3-3-13.
What can cyclists do if a car blocks the lane?
Cyclists may leave the bike lane to go around parked cars or obstacles under § 8-3-3-7, using caution and yielding when re-entering.

Sources & Official References

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