09/21/2026
Automated bike lane enforcement launched in April 2025 in Sacramento, making it the first city in California - and in the United States - to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses, through a partnership between Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) and the City of Sacramento, Government.
This program is made possible by Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361), which authorizes California cities to use forward-facing cameras for enforcing parking violations in bike lanes and transit zones - a vital legislative step toward making streets safer for everyone.
Since launching in 2025, the automated enforcement programs have issued 32,478 bus stop violations citations between Feb. 18, 2025, and May 12, 2026, and 25,312 bike lane violation citations between June 14, 2025, and May 12, 2026.
When operating a motorized vehicle please keep bus stops clear and bike lanes open and safe for pedestrians to ensure the accessibility and efficiency of our transit system.
Blocked bus stops force passengers to board or exit buses in unsafe areas, often into traffic, and can delay buses, impacting the entire transit system, according to SacRT. By keeping bus stops clear, SacRT ensures safer boarding for riders, particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities, while improving overall service reliability.
Drivers who believe a citation was issued in error will have the opportunity to contest the citation through the City's standard parking citation review process: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/public-works/parking/citation-services
Read More On City Express: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/04/17/sacramento-leads-the-nation-with-first-ever-bus-mounted-technology-for-automated-bike-lane-enforcement/
Learn More: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/public-works/parking