DRIVING IN BICYCLE LANE.
Austin City Code § 12-1-21
in effect§ 12-1-21 - DRIVING IN BICYCLE LANE.
(A) A person may not drive a motor-propelled vehicle in, on, or across a bicycle lane except:
(1) to enter or leave a driveway, building, or alley;
(2) to enter or leave a parking space; or
(3) for a bus, to enter or leave a bus stop.
(B) Subsection (A) does not apply to a bicycle, scooter, or other similar vehicle that is equipped with an electric motor that is capable of propelling the bicycle, scooter, or vehicle at a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour.
(C) A person may not drive on or cross a bicycle lane under this section without first yielding the right-of-way, if necessary, to avoid collision or interference with bicycle traffic.
Source: 1992 Code Section 16-1-13; Ord. 031204-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 050310-13.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12TRRE_CH12-1TRREAD_ART3TRRE_S12-1-21DRBILAFetched: 10/27/2026
