Indianapolis, IN Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Sec. 441-373
- Parking in bike lane
- Prohibited, immediate removal
- Enforcement
- Chapter 103 civil penalty
- Passing distance rule
- 3 ft minimum (Sec. 441-372)
Summary
Drivers may not drive, stand or park in a marked Indianapolis bike lane, and vehicles that impede bike traffic face immediate towing.
The driver or operator of any vehicle shall not drive, unless entering or exiting a legal parking space, or stand, or park the vehicle upon any 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.(b)The driver or operator of any vehicle shall not stand or park the vehicle upon any lane designated by pavement markings for the shared use of motor vehicles and bicycles, or place the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such lane.(c)A vehicle parked or standing in violation of this section shall be subject to immediate removal. (G.O. 118, 2009, § 3)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 47 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
Indianapolis-Marion County Code Sec. 441-373 bars drivers from driving, standing or parking in any officially marked bicycle path or lane except to enter or exit a legal parking space, and bars blocking bike traffic on shared-use lanes. Vehicles parked or standing in violation are subject to immediate removal. Sec. 441-371 separately limits bike paths and lanes to bicycle use, with limited exceptions for turns and mopeds.
Violations & Fines
Blocking, driving on, or parking in a marked bike lane; vehicle subject to immediate towing plus the Code's general penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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