Tacoma, WA Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Fine
- not less than $30.00
- Covers
- bike lanes, paths, and trails citywide
- Exempt
- emergency & authorized maintenance vehicles
- Adopted
- Ord. 28974, 2024-08-06
Summary
Tacoma bars stopping, standing, or parking any vehicle in a way that blocks a designated bike lane, path, or trail, with no exception for a quick stop; violators face a parking infraction of at least $30.
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle on or adjacent to a trail, path, lane, or other way which has been designated for the use of bicycles in such a manner as to obstruct or restrict the use of any portion thereof. This section does not apply to emergency vehicles when in service or maintenance vehicles engaged in authorized maintenance work. Violation of this section is a parking infraction subject to a penalty of not less than $30.
Full Breakdown
Tacoma Municipal Code § 11.05.246 makes it unlawful to stop, stand, or park a vehicle on or adjacent to a trail, path, lane, or other way designated for bicycle use in a manner that obstructs or restricts any portion of it. The rule exempts emergency vehicles while in service and maintenance vehicles engaged in authorized maintenance work, but carries no exception for a driver making a quick delivery or drop-off. A violation is treated as a parking infraction, not a criminal offense, carrying a penalty of not less than $30. The city added this section in August 2024, part of a broader push to keep bike lanes clear of parked and standing vehicles.
Violations & Fines
Blocking a marked bike lane or path with a parked or standing vehicle is a parking infraction under § 11.05.246, punishable by a fine of not less than $30.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
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