Dallas County, TX Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- County network
- None countywide
- Regional plan
- NCTCOG Veloweb
- State law
- TX Transp Code 545.058
- Transit operator
- DART
Summary
Dallas County does not operate a countywide bicycle network. Bike lanes are designed and maintained by individual cities and TxDOT on state highways. DART runs regional transit, and NCTCOG coordinates Veloweb regional trail planning.
Sec. 551.103. OPERATION ON ROADWAY. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person operating a bicycle on a roadway who is moving slower than the other traffic on the roadway shall ride as near as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway, unless: (1) the person is passing another vehicle moving in the same direction; (2) the person is preparing to turn left at an intersection or onto a private road or driveway; (3) a condition on or of the roadway ... prevents the person from safely riding next to the right curb or edge of the roadway; or (4) the person is operating a bicycle in an outside lane that is: (A) less than 14 feet in width and does not have a designated bicycle lane adjacent to that lane ...
Full Breakdown
Dallas County Public Works maintains roads only in unincorporated areas, where bicycle facilities are limited. Within cities, bike lanes are designated, marked, and enforced under municipal traffic codes. The North Central Texas Council of Governments coordinates the Regional Veloweb, a planned 1,800-mile shared-use path system, but adoption depends on member city construction. DART operates buses and light rail with bicycle racks and reduced-fare programs. State law in TX Transportation Code 545.058 governs bicycle riding to the right and lane use, applying to riders countywide regardless of city.
Violations & Fines
State traffic violations involving bicycles carry fines up to 200 dollars per Transportation Code Chapter 545. City bike lane rules add city fines from 50 to 500 dollars. Dallas County does not enforce beyond state law.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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