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Pittsburgh, PA Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Rule
No stopping, standing, or parking in a bike lane
Citation
Pittsburgh Code § 541.02(A)(15)
Disability exception
Curbside pickup/drop-off only, flashers on
Penalty
Up to $25 plus costs (§ 541.08)
Enforcement
Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh

Summary

Pittsburgh bans stopping, standing, or parking in a bicycle lane, with a narrow curbside pickup/drop-off exception for drivers assisting a person with a disability.

Stop, stand or park a vehicle:

(1) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street except that a pedalcycle may be parked as provided in Vehicle Code 3509(b)(2).

(2) On a sidewalk except that a pedalcycle may be parked as provided in Vehicle Code 3509(b) (2).

(3) Within an intersection.

(4) On a crosswalk.

(5) Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb within thirty (30) feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless a different length is indicated by official traffic control devices.

(6) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic.

(7) Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a street or within a street tunnel.

(8) On any railroad tracks.

(9) In the area between roadways of a divided street, including crossovers.

(10) At any place where official signs prohibit stopping.

(11) In a restricted time parking zone during the posted prohibited times.

(12) Within fifteen (15) feet of a transit stop sign.

(13) Other than a taxicab in a taxicab stand.

(14) To make repairs except in an emergency.

(15) In a bicycle lane. A bicycle lane is defined as a portion of the roadway that has been designated by striping, signage, and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists.

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Source: Pittsburgh Code of OrdinancesView official code

Full Breakdown

City Code § 541.02(A)(15) forbids any vehicle from stopping, standing, or parking in a bicycle lane, defined as roadway striped, signed, and marked for preferential or exclusive bicyclist use. The only carve-out is for a driver picking up or dropping off a passenger with a disability, who must yield to cyclists, keep flashers on, stay with the vehicle, and vacate immediately once the passenger is loaded or unloaded. The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure may also grant signed special parking exceptions.

Violations & Fines

Fine up to $25 plus costs under § 541.08 for a first bicycle-lane parking violation not otherwise penalized; vehicle may also be ticketed by the Public Parking Authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I stop briefly in a bike lane to load groceries?
No. Pittsburgh's ban applies to any stopping or standing, not just extended parking, unless you qualify for the disability pickup/drop-off exception.
Is there any legal way to stand in a bike lane?
Only for dropping off or picking up a person with a disability, or where the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure has posted a signed special exception.

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