Kansas City, MO Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Motor vehicles in bike lanes
- Prohibited except 3 listed cases
- E-bikes/scooters
- Allowed up to 20 mph
- Crossing requirement
- Must yield to bicycle traffic
- Effective
- Ord. No. 190067, Feb. 28, 2019
- Max fine
- $500.00 under general penalty
Summary
Kansas City bans driving motor vehicles in bike lanes except to cross for driveways, alleys, or parking, and drivers must yield right-of-way to bicycle traffic before entering or crossing a lane.
(a)A person may not drive a passenger car, motorcycle, moped, motorized bicycle or any other motor vehicle in, on or across a bicycle lane except:(1)To enter or leave a driveway, building, or alley; or(2)To enter or leave an on-street parking space; or(3)For a bus, to enter or leave a bus stop.(b)The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to any bicycle, foot scooter or similar vehicle which is equipped with an electric motor that is capable of propelling such vehicle at a speed not to exceed 20 miles per hour may drive within a bicycle lane.(c)A person may not drive on or cross a bicycle lane under this section without first yielding the right-of-way, if necessary, to avoid collision or interference with bicycle traffic. (Ord. No. 190067, § 1, 2-28-19)
Secs. 70-276—70-300. - Reserved.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 139 | Zoning and Development Code: Supplement 38).
Full Breakdown
Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 70-275 prohibits driving a passenger car, motorcycle, moped, motorized bicycle or other motor vehicle in, on, or across a bicycle lane, with three narrow exceptions: entering or leaving a driveway, building, or alley; entering or leaving an on-street parking space; and buses entering or leaving a bus stop. Electric-assist bicycles, foot scooters, and similar low-speed electric vehicles capped at 20 mph are allowed to operate within the bike lane itself. Anyone driving on or across a bike lane under these exceptions must first yield the right-of-way to bicycle traffic to avoid a collision. The rule was added by Ordinance No. 190067 in 2019.
Violations & Fines
Driving a motor vehicle in a bike lane without a listed exception is a municipal ordinance violation; Kansas City's general penalty allows a fine up to $500.00 or up to six months in jail under § 1-17.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drive across a Kansas City bike lane to reach a driveway?
Are electric scooters allowed to ride in Kansas City bike lanes?
Sources & Official References
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