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Little Chute, WI Mobility & Curb Rules: E-Bike Classes (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Motor limit
Under 750 watts
Top speed
15 mph, level ground
Sidewalk speed cap
5 mph, yield to pedestrians
Governing section
Village Code § 32-1(c)(9)

Summary

Little Chute defines an e-bike as a pedal bike with a motor under 750 watts and a 15 mph top speed, and permits e-bikes on roadways, bike lanes, and most sidewalks at 5 mph.

b.Electric bike, e-bike, electric bicycle. Electric bikes are defined as a commercially produced bicycle with an electric motor attached. It must have pedals that are operational, an electric motor that is less than 750w, and have a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour on level ground.c.Electric bicycles and toy vehicles are permitted on all roadways and roadway bike lanes and operators must follow the same rules of the road as bicyclists pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 346.806.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

Village code (Sec. 32-1(c)(9)) defines an electric bike as a commercially produced bicycle with operational pedals, a motor under 750 watts, and a top speed of 15 mph on level ground. E-bikes may operate on all roadways and roadway bike lanes under the same rules as bicyclists (Wis. Stat. § 346.806), and on sidewalks lacking a safe bike lane, capped at 5 mph while yielding to pedestrians. The village's bicycle ordinance (Sec. 26-166(e)(8)) echoes the sidewalk allowance. Riders under 14 who violate face graduated bicycle-court penalties under Sec. 26-168.

Violations & Fines

Riding a motorized vehicle beyond the 750-watt/15-mph e-bike definition, or exceeding 5 mph on a sidewalk, can draw a citation under the village's bicycle and play-vehicle penalty provisions, Sec. 26-168.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I ride an e-bike on a Little Chute sidewalk?
Yes, if no safe bike lane is available. Sec. 32-1(c)(9)(d) caps sidewalk speed at 5 mph, requires safe operation, and requires yielding to pedestrians.
What counts as an e-bike under village code?
A pedal bike with an operational pedal system, a motor under 750 watts, and a maximum 15 mph speed on level ground, per Sec. 32-1(c)(9)(b).

Sources & Official References

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