AI-assisted bike lane enforcement has been expanded with three City of Sacramento parking enforcement vehicles, giving staff another tool to identify vehicles illegally stopping or parking in bike lanes.

Following a 60-day warning period, the City is now issuing citations to drivers who illegally stop or park in bike lanes. During the warning period, the City issued nearly 100 warning notices as part of its public education effort.

Stopping or parking in a bike lane has long been illegal under California law. Parking enforcement officers have always been able to issue citations when they encounter violations during patrols, and Sacramento’s automated bike lane enforcement program has been operating on Sacramento Regional Transit buses since 2025.

“Keeping bike lanes clear is an important part of creating a safer transportation system for everyone,” said Parking Manager Staci Kranitz. “Our AI-assisted bike lane enforcement technology helps us identify vehicles that block bike lanes, improve compliance, enhance safety for people riding bikes, and use our enforcement resources more effectively.”

The addition of AI-assisted technology to three City parking enforcement vehicles expands the City’s ability to proactively identify violations in high-priority areas, including Downtown and school zones.

Drivers who illegally stop or park in bike lanes are subject to a $150 citation. All potential violations identified by the system are reviewed by City staff before a citation is issued.

Drivers who believe a citation was issued in error may contest it through the City’s standard parking citation review process.

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