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Portland, OR Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

No parking in bike lanes
citywide, any vehicle
Cyclists follow traffic law
same as drivers, § 16.70.310
Bikes can't block traffic
sidewalk, driveway, ramp
Unclaimed bike impound
after 72 hours

Summary

Portland bans stopping or parking any vehicle on or within a bicycle lane, path, or trail under Chapter 16.20, and separately bars leaving a bicycle so it blocks sidewalk, roadway, or driveway traffic.

Except when specifically directed by authority of this Title or when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, it is unlawful to park or stop a vehicle in any of the following places: ... U. On or within a bicycle lane, path, or trail.

Source: Portland City CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

Portland City Code § 16.20.130(U) makes it unlawful to park or stop a vehicle on or within a bicycle lane, path, or trail anywhere in the city, part of a longer list of places (intersections, crosswalks, fire hydrants) where stopping is flatly prohibited. Cyclists get parallel treatment: § 16.70.310 subjects bicycle riders to the same traffic laws as vehicle drivers, and § 16.70.320(A) bars leaving a bicycle where it obstructs vehicle or pedestrian traffic on a roadway, sidewalk, driveway, or handicap ramp. A bicycle left on public property over 72 hours may be impounded under § 16.70.330.

Violations & Fines

Parking or stopping a vehicle in a bike lane is a citable parking violation under Chapter 16.20; the Portland Bureau of Transportation enforces it like any other unlawful-stopping violation. Bicycles obstructing traffic, or left on public property more than 72 hours, may be impounded under § 16.70.330.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park or stop my car in a Portland bike lane?
No. Portland City Code § 16.20.130(U) bans stopping or parking any vehicle on or within a bicycle lane, path, or trail anywhere in the city.
Can I leave my bike leaning where it blocks the sidewalk?
No. § 16.70.320(A) prohibits leaving a bicycle where it obstructs vehicle or pedestrian traffic on a roadway, sidewalk, driveway, or handicap access ramp.

Sources & Official References

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