Riding on sidewalks.
Charlotte City Code § 14-251
in effectSec. 14-251. - Riding on sidewalks.
It shall be unlawful to operate a bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, or electric standup scooter upon the public sidewalks located within the area bounded by Church Street, Stonewall Street, College Street and 7th Street. In the interest of public safety, the director shall be authorized to prohibit the operation of bicycles, electric assisted bicycles, and electric standup scooters on other sidewalks located in high pedestrian traffic areas. However, police officers acting in the discharge of their official duties are permitted to operate bicycles, electric assisted bicycles, and electric standup scooters upon all of the public sidewalks in the city.
(Ord. No. 9490, § 1.E, 1-14-2019)
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_ARTVIBIELASBIELSTSC_S14-251RISIFetched: 10/27/2026
