City guide · Jefferson County, Wisconsin

E-bike Laws and Regulations in Waterloo, Wisconsin

Rules to know

State, county, and city rules that apply in this area.

Wisconsin

Electric bicycle classes, age, and local restrictions

Wisconsin defines three e-bike classes up to 750 watts and applies bicycle rights and duties. E-bikes are exempt from driver licensing, registration, title, and financial-responsibility requirements. Class 3 operators must be at least 16. State, local, and DNR authorities may restrict e-bike use. No statewide e-bike-specific helmet rule was verified.

Code: Wis. Stat. §§ 340.01(15ph), 346.806; 2019 Act 34 Wisconsin Statutes
Applies to: statewide

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Jefferson County

E-bike use on County bicycle paths

On County bicycle paths, e-bikes are allowed unless posted otherwise. Riders must yield to pedestrians and horses and give an audible or verbal warning before passing. Ordinance 2023-23 was adopted February 13, 2024; the exact effective date was not established.

Code: Jefferson County Code § 12-29; Ord. 2023-23 § 8 Jefferson County bicycle-path e-bike rule
Applies to: countywide

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Bikes to compare

Seller-listed specifications are starting points. Confirm the bicycle class and final configuration before riding.

Electric Bicycle 2000W Motor 48V 20Ah Battery 50km/h E-Bike 26x4 Inch Tire Off-road Electric Bike Mountain Ebike Snowmobile Bike

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26 Fat Tire 1800W Electric Mountain Bike 48V 17.5Ah 36MPH For Adults

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Lacros Pinecone adult E-bike，500W city ebike，48V12.8AH ebike，20 Fat Tire E-Mountain bike

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HX Q5 Ebike 2000W Torque Sensor Adults Electric Bike 85Nm 57KM/H Electric Bicycle 27.5“ Removable Battery Electric Mountain Bike

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