Parking in the bike lane could soon earn you more than disgruntled looks from Austin cyclists. Austin City Council approved Thursday the first parking code amendments in 15 years, outlining three new defined violations of the code.

Austin City Council has approved a rule making it illegal to park in a bike lane. Thursday's unanimous vote means violators will be ticketed and fined. Fines could range from $50 to $300.

Austin City Council amended the city's parking policy to make parking in bike lanes and other areas a ticketable offense. Fines start at $50.