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Bloomington, IN Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Citation
Bloomington Municipal Code § 15.56.080
No stopping
Motor vehicles barred except transit buses
Crossing exceptions
Driveway, alley, parking space, bus stop
Fine (parking)
$30, rising to $60 (Class D)
Fine (crossing/yield)
$50 flat (Class C)

Summary

In the City of Bloomington, Bloomington Municipal Code Section 15.56.080 bars any motor vehicle from parking, stopping, or standing in a marked bicycle lane, except a public transit bus loading passengers, and limits driving or crossing the lane to specific movements like entering a driveway or a parking space.

(a)Bicycle lanes are established for the purpose of providing a separate traffic lane on designated city streets for the preferential use of persons riding bicycles or motorized scooters.(b)No parking, stopping or standing by motor vehicles is permitted in bicycle lanes, except for public transit buses actively loading or unloading passengers.(c)A person shall not drive a motorized vehicle in, on or across a bicycle lane except:(1)To enter or exit an intersecting driveway, alley, or street;(2)To enter or exit a parking space; or(3)For public transit to enter or leave a bus stop.(d)A person may not drive on or cross a bicycle lane without first yielding the right-of-way, if necessary, to avoid collision or interference with traffic legally in the bicycle lane.

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Full Breakdown

080 establishes bicycle lanes as a separate traffic lane on designated city streets for the preferential use of people riding bicycles or motorized scooters. Subsection (b) bars motor vehicles from parking, stopping, or standing in a bicycle lane at all, with a single exception for a public transit bus actively loading or unloading passengers. Subsection (c) bars driving a motorized vehicle in, on, or across a bicycle lane except to enter or exit an intersecting driveway, alley, or street; to enter or exit a parking space; or for a transit bus entering or leaving a bus stop.

Subsection (d) requires a driver to yield the right-of-way before crossing or driving on a bicycle lane if necessary to avoid a collision with traffic legally using it. 00 fine. Citations for either class may be appealed to the city clerk's office within fourteen calendar days of issuance, and the city clerk, parking enforcement manager, or parking services director may reduce the fine or void the citation for extenuating circumstances.

Violations & Fines

Parking, stopping, or standing a motor vehicle in a Bloomington bicycle lane is a Class D Traffic Violation under Section 15.64.010(d): $30.00, rising to $60.00 if unpaid within fourteen days. Driving across or on a bicycle lane outside the allowed exceptions, or failing to yield to bicycle traffic before doing so, is a Class C Traffic Violation carrying a flat $50.00 fine under Section 15.64.010(c).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I stop in a bike lane to load my car in Bloomington?
No, unless you are a public transit bus actively loading or unloading passengers. Section 15.56.080(b) bars any other motor vehicle from parking, stopping, or standing in a marked bicycle lane, and the fine is $30.00, rising to $60.00 if unpaid within fourteen days.
When can I legally drive across a Bloomington bike lane?
Only to enter or exit an intersecting driveway, alley, or street, to enter or exit a parking space, or for a transit bus entering or leaving a stop, under Section 15.56.080(c); you must also yield to any bicycle traffic already legally using the lane.
What's the fine for driving in a Bloomington bike lane?
Parking or standing in the lane is a $30.00 Class D violation, rising to $60.00 if unpaid within fourteen days. Driving across the lane outside the listed exceptions, or without yielding, is a flat $50.00 Class C violation under Section 15.64.010(c).

Sources & Official References

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