Cook County, IL Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Fine
- $100 per offense
- Enforcement
- Immediate tow, § 58-164
- Exception
- Entering/exiting legal parking space
- Scope
- County roads, unincorporated areas, IGA roads
Summary
Driving, standing, or parking a vehicle in a marked bicycle path or lane is banned on roads under County jurisdiction, with a $100 fine and immediate tow.
The driver of a vehicle shall not drive, unless entering or exiting a legal parking space, or stand, or park the vehicle upon any on-street path or lane designated by official signs or markings for the use of bicycles, or otherwise drive or place the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such path or lane. Any person who violates this section shall be fined $100.00 for each offense.
Full Breakdown
Cook County Code § 82-40 bars drivers from driving, standing, or parking in an on-street path or lane marked by official signs or markings for bicycle use, except when entering or exiting a legal parking space, and bars blocking bike traffic in any other way. Violators face a $100 fine per offense, and any vehicle parked in violation is subject to immediate towing under Section 58-164. The Vehicle Code (§ 82-2) reaches County-owned property, roads in unincorporated Cook County, and other roads where the County has an enforcement agreement with the municipality, not every incorporated street automatically.
Violations & Fines
$100 fine per offense; vehicle towed immediately under § 58-164 impoundment procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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