Blocking or obstructing public bicycle paths.
Charlotte City Code § 14-131
in effectSec. 14-131. - Blocking or obstructing public bicycle paths.
It shall be unlawful to operate, drive, stop, stand or park a motor vehicle on or across a designated bicycle path, except when it is reasonable and necessary:
(a) To enter or leave a driveway; or
(b) To enter or leave a legal curbside parking space; or
(c) To cross an intersection; or
(d) To make a turn within an intersection; or
(e) To comply with the direction of any law enforcement officer or other person authorized to enforce this rule; or
(f) To avoid an obstacle that leaves fewer than ten feet available for the free movement of vehicular traffic.
Notwithstanding any other ordinance, no person shall drive a vehicle on or across a designated bicycle lane in such manner as to interfere with the safety and passage of persons operating bicycles thereon.
(Ord. No. 649, § 3, 11-13-2023)
Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH14MOVETR_ARTIVOPVE_DIV1GE_S14-131BLOBPUBIPAFetched: 10/27/2026