Ann Arbor, MI Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Parking allowed
- anywhere cars may park
- Abandonment threshold
- 72 hours
- Consequence
- seizure and impoundment
- Covers
- e-scooters, similar devices
Summary
Ann Arbor lets personal mobility vehicles like e-scooters park curbside anywhere motor vehicles may park, but the city can impound one that blocks traffic flow.
An individual may park a personal mobility vehicle on a highway or street at any location where parking is allowed for motor vehicles, may park at any angle to the curb or the edge of the highway, and may park abreast of another personal mobility vehicle, per MVC...Any personal mobility vehicle left or parked in a street...may be seized and impounded by the city if: (i) it impedes the flow of vehicular, or any other, traffic, (ii) is parked inconsistent with any city ordinance, resolution, sign, traffic control device, or traffic control order, (iii) remains left for more than 72 hours.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 26 Update 4).
Full Breakdown
Section 10:147 lets an individual park a personal mobility vehicle at any curb location open to motor-vehicle parking, at an angle, or abreast of another device. But absent a city operating contract, the city may seize and impound any personal mobility vehicle left in the street if it impedes vehicular or other traffic, violates a posted control, or sits for more than 72 hours.
Violations & Fines
Impoundment, not a fine, is the primary consequence; owners must present proof of ownership and pay a city-set fee to recover an impounded device under § 10:147(9).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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