Miami, FL Mobility & Curb Rules: TNC Pickup Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing agency
- Dept. of Off-Street Parking (DOSP)
- Max continuous stay
- 1 hour per spot
- Zone types signed
- TNC, freight, parcel, food delivery
- Metered rate (30-60 min)
- $0.26/minute, $15.60 max
Summary
Miami designates curbside smart loading zones where signage marks Uber and Lyft pickup and drop-off, metered by sensor and camera technology.
(1)A smart loading zone is defined as a designated space along the curb dedicated to loading and unloading passengers, food, or goods, regulated, and metered, in part, by sensor, GIS, camera, or software technology....c.Signs will describe the type of use, example Freight, Parcel, TNC (Rideshare or ride hailing), Micro delivery, and food pick up drop off delivery.(3)The maximum continuous legal time a vehicle may be parked in the same location within a smart loading zone shall not exceed one hour.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 | Ordinance 11000 (Previous Zoning Code): Supplement 22 | Miami 21 (Zoning Code): ?).
Full Breakdown
The Department of Off-Street Parking authorizes smart loading zones along city curbs, regulated by sensor, GIS, camera, or software technology. Signage at each zone posts hours of operation and a maximum time limit, and states the permitted use type, including TNC (rideshare or ride-hailing), freight, parcel, micro delivery, or food pickup and drop-off. A vehicle may not remain in the same smart loading zone spot for more than one continuous hour, and per-minute metered rates apply after the first five minutes.
Violations & Fines
Vehicles left in a smart loading zone past the posted time limit or without paying the metered rate can be billed by mail with an added administrative fee, or cited under Chapter 30 of the Miami-Dade County Traffic and Motor Vehicles Code.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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