Mobility & Curb Rules in Jefferson County, WI (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Bike Lane Rules
On Jefferson County's multiuse bike paths, cyclists and e-bike or e-scooter riders must give an audible warning before passing, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, and stay single file along the extreme right-hand side of the path at all times under Sec. 12-29(b).
Jefferson County Bike Path Riding Rules
Some RestrictionsJefferson County Code § 12-29(b)
(3)It shall be unlawful for any person operating a bicycle, e-bicycle, e-scooter, or other vehicle on a bike path to pass another person or vehicle traveling in the same direction on the path without providing a warning to the person being passed either verbally or with a bike horn, bell, or other device and making it evident that the person being passed is aware of the passing person's approac...
E-Bike Classes
Jefferson County defines an e-bike as a pedal bicycle with a motor of 750 watts or less under Wis. Stats. § 340.01, and Sec. 12-29(b)(7) caps every e-bicycle, e-scooter and other electric-powered vehicle at 15 miles per hour on the county's bike paths.
Jefferson County E-Bike Rules On Bike Paths
Some RestrictionsJefferson County Code § 12-29(b)(7), (c)
(7)All e-bicycles, e-scooters, and other electric powered vehicles shall be restricted to 15 miles per hour at all times when on county bike paths that allow their use. ... Electric bicycle (e-bike, e-bicycle) means a bicycle that is equipped with fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power and an electric motor of 750 watts or less and as defined by Wis. Stats. § 340.01.
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