May 4, 2025 - It is now illegal to stop in bike lanes in Philadelphia following a new law signed by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on Dec. 4. This decision marks a big political victory for cycling and traffic safety advocates. It’s already forbidden to park in bike lanes, but the new ordinance makes it illegal for a driver to pull a vehicle over and stop temporarily in a bike lane to load or unload. A series of high-profile crashes that killed cyclists and pedestrians led to a campaign for more protections by cycling and safety groups. City Council passed the measure unanimously on Oct. 24, and violators could be fined $125.