Mobility & Curb Rules in Washington County, MN (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Washington County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Bike Lane Rules

Chapter VI, Section 8 of Washington County's Parks Ordinance No. 218 confines bicycling on county park land to trails designated for bicycling and roadways, requires riders to follow Minnesota's traffic code, and bans reckless or unsafe-speed riding near other park users.

Washington County Sets Park Bicycling Riding Rules

Some Restrictions

Washington County, MN Ordinance No. 218, Chapter VI, Section 8

It shall be unlawful for any person to: a. operate a bicycle, except on trails designated for bicycling, and roadways; b. operate a mountain bike or similar off-road cycle, except in areas and times designated by the Director; c. operate a bicycle in violation of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169, "Traffic Regulations"; or d. ride or operate a bicycle except in a prudent and careful manner or at ...

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E-Bike Classes

Washington County's Parks Ordinance No. 218 treats e-bikes, Segways, and electric scooters as one category, "Electric Recreational Vehicles," rather than splitting them into Minnesota's Class 1/2/3 system. Chapter VI, Section 13 confines them to trails designated for bicycling and roadways, caps motors at 1000 watts, and applies Minnesota's traffic code, with violations enforced as petty misdemeanors by the Sheriff's Office.

Washington County E-Bike and E-Scooter Park Rules

Some Restrictions

Washington County Ordinance No. 218 (Parks Ordinance), Ch. I § 3(j); Ch. VI § 13

“Electric Recreational Vehicle” means any self-propelled vehicle with one, two or three wheels that may also be propelled by means of pedaling or pushing. Such vehicles include, but are not limited to, electric bicycles, Segways, and electric scooters. ... Section 13 – Electric Recreational Bicycles/Vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person to: a. operate an electric recreational vehicle, e...

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