Rules of the Road

Traffic laws in general serve to keep pedestrians, micromobility operators, and motorists safe on the road. Remember that bicycles and scooters are classified as vehicles (but not motor vehicles) in the State of Georgia.

Here are summaries of some of the bicycle and scooter laws most applicable to our campus:
  • Atlanta City Code 150-405: Scooter operators will obey all applicable state and local traffic laws
  • Atlanta City Code 150-204: Bicyclists will obey all traffic control signs and signals applicable to vehicles

Rider Responsibilites:

  • Adhere to all traffic laws
  • Stop at all stop signs and stop lights
  • Yield to pedestrians
  • Ride in the roadway and/or bike lane

Park Smart

  • Privately-owned bicycles and scooters should be secured to racks using a high-quality U-lock
  • Shared bicycles and scooters (e.g. Lime, Bird) should be parked in designated locations
  • Shared devices parked outside designated zones will not deactivate and will continue to incur charges
  • Bikes and scooters should never be locked to trees, handrails, or other objects, and should never obstruct walkways, doors, or ADA-compliant pathways

Violations Include:

  • Failure to yield to pedestrians 
  • Riding on sidewalks
  • Failure to yield to traffic signals & signs
  • Using a telecommunication device while riding
  • Having more than one rider on scooters

 

 

Enforcement

  • GTPD enforces traffic violations committed by bicycle and scooter riders
  • Penalties for violations will include fines, traffic citations, and/or Student Code of Conduct offenses
  • Bikes and scooters secured to trees, handrails, and other unauthorized objects will be removed and impounded. Owners assume all responsibility for destroyed or damaged locks.

Micromobility Diversion Class

The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) offers a Micromobility Diversion Class for faculty, staff, and students who have recently received a moving violation while operating a bicycle, scooter, or other micromobility device.

This two-hour rider improvement course is designed to promote safe riding habits, reinforce Georgia Tech's micromobility regulations, and help participants develop safer attitudes and behaviors while navigating campus.

Who can attend?

  • Bicycle and scooter riders who have received a traffic citation from GTPD within the past 45 days.
  • Individuals seeking personal education on safe micromobility practices.

To register for a diversion class, click here. Please have your citation number available when registering.

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Additional Resources

Micromobility Registration: 

To register a bicycle or scooter, users should log in to Driver Seat, Georgia Tech’s parking permit portal, and follow the prompts for Bike/Scooter Registration. Existing and new registrants will be guided through the registration process within the platform. Community members who previously registered their devices with GTPD will need to reregister their devices with PTS. 

Policy Information:

Campus users are encouraged to review the updated guidelines to ensure compliance with current policies and safety requirements. 

Governor's Office of Highway Safety :

Additional information related to traffic laws.