Mobility & Curb Rules in Waukesha County, WI (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

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

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Waukesha County bans riding or parking electric scooters, along with segways, hoverboards and unicycles, on any bridle path, hiking trail, beach, playground, picnic area or recreational trail inside its parks. Section 14-164(i) confines these devices to established roads, parking areas, lake access sites and service areas instead.

Electric Scooter Rules in Waukesha County Parks

Significant Restrictions

Waukesha County Code § 14-164(i)

No person shall operate or park any motor vehicle, including, but not limited to electric scooters, self-balancing devices such as segways, hover boards, and unicycles, and golf carts, except as provided in this subchapter, upon any bridle path, hiking trail, beach area, playground, picnic area, recreational trail or any other area than established roads, parking areas, lake access and service ...

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Bike Lane Rules

Waukesha County confines bicycles to designated trails inside its park system and requires riders to travel single file in the extreme right-hand lane of park drives at all times. Section 14-165 also bars towing a bike by rope and riders from grabbing onto moving vehicles for a free ride.

Bicycle Riding Rules in Waukesha County Parks

Some Restrictions

Waukesha County Code § 14-165(d)-(f)

(d) Bicycles are only allowed on designated trails. (e) Bicycle riders shall proceed in the extreme right-hand lane of the drives at all times, in a single file only. (f) A bicycle shall not be towed by a rope or otherwise, nor shall any rider hold on to any moving vehicle for purpose of being drawn along.

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E-Bike Classes

Waukesha County lets Class 1 electric bicycles use its park trails the same as regular bikes but bars Class 2 and Class 3 electric bicycles outright. Section 14-165(a)-(b) ties the county's definition of 'bicycle' to the state's Class 1 designation under Wisconsin Statutes Section 340.01.

E-Bike Class Rules in Waukesha County Parks

Heavy Restrictions

Waukesha County Code § 14-165(a)-(b)

(a) The term bicycle(s) shall include class 1 electric bicycles, as defined in Wis. Stat. § 340.01. (15ph) (b) The operation of class 1 electric bicycles is allowed, whereas, the operation of class 2 and class 3 electric bicycles is not allowed.

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Mobility & Curb Rules by City in Waukesha County

1 cities in Waukesha County have their own mobility & curb rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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1 verified rule • Bike Lane Rules

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