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Pasco, WA Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Prohibited vehicle
Wheeled all-terrain vehicle (WATV)
Bicycle lane rule
Unlawful for WATVs to enter
Maximum fine
$250.00 traffic infraction
Minimum operator age
18 with valid driver's license
Adopted
Ordinance 4549, 2021

Summary

Pasco makes it unlawful to operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle on any bicycle trail, walking path, or bicycle lane. PMC 10.100.080(3) is part of the WATV chapter adopted in 2021, and violators face a civil infraction with a fine up to $250.00 under PMC 10.100.090.

(1) It is unlawful to operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle on a sidewalk or other area where it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle. (2) It is unlawful to operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle upon any City park bike paths, trails, walkways, etc., except for City maintenance staff, other than in areas designated for motor vehicle operation. (3) It is unlawful to operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle on any bicycle trail or walking path or in any bicycle lane.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 4837, passed May 4, 2026).

Full Breakdown

080 lists three prohibited areas for wheeled all-terrain vehicles (WATVs), the four-wheeled utility vehicles under 3,000 pounds and 74 inches wide that Pasco allows on City streets with a 35 mph or lower speed limit. ' The same section also bars WATVs from sidewalks and from City park bike paths, trails, and walkways except for maintenance staff. 030, which requires a securely fastened motorcycle helmet, a seatbelt, and a minimum operator age of 18 with a valid driver's license. 070(1) separately requires WATVs to be operated 'with reasonable regard' for the safety of others and bars riding two WATVs side by side in a single lane, reinforcing that a bicycle lane is not an alternate travel lane for these vehicles. 00, exclusive of statutory assessments, unless the underlying conduct also amounts to a separate criminal offense.

Violations & Fines

Riding a wheeled all-terrain vehicle in a bicycle lane, on a bike trail, or on a sidewalk is a traffic infraction under PMC 10.100.090, carrying a monetary penalty of up to $250.00 exclusive of statutory assessments. Conduct that separately amounts to a criminal offense, such as reckless operation, can be charged and penalized under the applicable criminal statute instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I ride an ATV in a bike lane in Pasco?
No. PMC 10.100.080(3) makes it unlawful to operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle in any bicycle lane, on a bicycle trail, or on a walking path anywhere in the City. The same section also bans WATVs from sidewalks and from park bike paths and trails, except for City maintenance staff.
What is the penalty for driving a WATV where it's not allowed in Pasco?
A violation of Chapter 10.100 PMC, which includes the bicycle-lane and sidewalk bans, is a traffic infraction under PMC 10.100.090 with a monetary penalty of up to $250.00, exclusive of statutory assessments. If the conduct also constitutes a criminal offense, it can be charged and punished separately under state law.
Where can WATVs legally drive on Pasco streets?
PMC 10.100.020 allows a WATV on any City street with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, if the operator is at least 18 and holds a valid driver's license. Operators must wear a helmet and seatbelt, obey all rules of the road, and carry proof of liability insurance under PMC 10.100.030 and 10.100.070.

Sources & Official References

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