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Atlanta, GA Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Motor speed cap
15 mph
Sidewalk riding
Banned citywide
No-ride zones
Set by City Planning
Operator fine
Up to $1,000/day
Parked device clearance
5 feet for pedestrians

Summary

Atlanta requires shared e-scooter operators to sign a city contract, cap motor speed at 15 mph, and honor no-ride zones set by city planning. Riders can't use sidewalks and must yield to pedestrians.

The motor of the shareable mobility devices must not alone be capable of propelling the device in excess of 15 miles per hour. ... Shareable mobility devices and mobility devices shall not be operated on sidewalks or any space exclusively for pedestrian use.

Source: Atlanta DOT Mobility ProgramsView official code

Full Breakdown

Under Atlanta Code of Ordinances Article X (Sec. 150-400 et seq.), operators must sign a shareable mobility device contract with the city before deploying any e-scooter or e-bike fleet. Device motors can't exceed 15 mph, one rider per device only, and no holding a phone while riding. Sidewalk riding is banned citywide; devices belong in travel lanes, bike lanes, and shared-use paths. The Department of City Planning and Department of Transportation may set temporary or semi-permanent no-ride zones, enforced with tracking technology and the Atlanta Police Department. Parked devices need 5 feet of pedestrian clearance and can't block bike lanes, driveways, or bus stops.

Violations & Fines

Operators face citations up to $1,000 per day per violation plus contract suspension or termination for repeated bad parking or safety breaches; riders who break the safety or operations rules are punished under the general penalty section, § 1-8.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I ride a rental scooter on the sidewalk in Atlanta?
No. Sec. 150-405(b) bans operating shareable mobility devices on sidewalks or any pedestrian-only space: use the street, a bike lane, or a shared-use path instead.
What happens if a scooter company parks devices badly across the city?
Sec. 150-404 lets the city cite, impound, and dispose of improperly parked devices at the operator's expense, and reduce or terminate the operator's contract for repeated violations.

Sources & Official References

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