Columbia Vehicles shall not be driven on sidewalk ordinance (§ 14-172)
Chapter 14: Motor Vehicles and Traffic · Article IV. Operation
In short: Drivers may not drive on a sidewalk except on a permanent or temporary driveway. Bicycles and motor propelled scooters are exempt, as provided in section 14-504.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The driver of a vehicle, except bicycles and motor propelled scooters, as provided for in section 14-504, shall not drive within any sidewalk area except on a permanent or temporary driveway.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 14-172
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.