Sioux Falls, SD Mobility & Curb Rules: E-Bike Classes (2026)
Key Facts
- Class I/II motor cutoff
- 20 mph
- Class III motor cutoff
- 28 mph
- Sidewalks/parkways
- Class I & II only
- Recreation trails
- Class I & II only
- Cycle tracks/bike lanes
- All e-bicycle classes allowed
Summary
Sioux Falls splits e-bicycles into three classes, and only Class I and Class II may use sidewalks, parkways, and recreation trails; Class III is shut out of both.
No person shall drive any vehicle or motor vehicle other than a bicycle, Class I e-bicycle, Class II e-bicycle, or wheelchair upon the sidewalks or parkways or permit any vehicle to be driven or remain on any sidewalk or parkway. The following vehicles shall be exempt from the provisions of this section: vehicles authorized by the city to be used to perform an authorized public service or carry out any authorized city function, including vehicles used by public parking, parks and recreation, and public safety personnel.
(b) Bicycles on sidewalks or in crosswalks.
(1) A person driving a bicycle or e-bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing the pedestrian.
(2) A person shall not drive a bicycle or e-bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, where the use of bicycles or e-bicycles is prohibited by official traffic control devices.
(3) A person driving a bicycle, Class I e-bicycle, or a Class II e- bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that a bicyclist, Class I e-bicyclist, or Class II e-bicyclist must stop before entering a crosswalk or highway from a
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-135: Current through local ordinance 54-26, passed 7-14-2026).
Full Breakdown
City code defines Class I e-bicycles (pedal-assist, cuts out at 20 mph), Class II (throttle-assisted, cuts out at 20 mph), and Class III (pedal-assist, cuts out at 28 mph). Under § 76.082, only a bicycle, Class I, or Class II e-bicycle may travel on sidewalks or parkways; all other motorized vehicles are barred. Cycle tracks, sidepaths, and bicycle lanes are open to e-bicycles generally, regardless of class. On the city's recreation trails, § 95.031.1 bars motorized wheeled vehicles except Class I and Class II e-bicycles, so Class III riders must stay on streets, cycle tracks, or bicycle lanes instead.
Violations & Fines
Riding a Class III e-bicycle on a sidewalk, parkway, or recreation trail violates §§ 76.082 / 95.031.1; penalty set under § 10.999.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ride a Class III e-bike on a Sioux Falls sidewalk?
Are e-bikes allowed on Sioux Falls recreation trails?
Sources & Official References
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