06/29/2026
E-BIKE & E-SCOOTER SAFETY / LEGALITY REMINDER
Palmyra Public Safety would like to remind the public that electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) are becoming increasingly popular, and riders must follow Wisconsin traffic laws to help keep everyone safe. WI SS 346.77 thru 346.82.
Key points to remember:
β’ E-bikes and e-scooters are generally subject to the same rules of the road as bicycles. Riders must obey traffic signs, signals, and ride responsibly.
β’ No driver license, registration, or insurance is required for lawful e-bikes or e-scooters in Wisconsin.
β’ Wisconsin recognizes three classes of e-bikes. Riders under 16 years old may NOT operate a Class 3 e-bike.
β’ E-scooters cannot be operated on any public roadway, trail, or sidewalk, at a speed greater than 15 mph.
β’ Riders operating on sidewalks must yield the right of way to any pedestrian, shall use due care and give an audible signal when passing a bicycle, electric scooter, electric personal mobility device or a pedestrian going in the same direction.
β’ Palmyra municipal Ordnance 7.11 prohibits the operation of bicycles and skateboards on the W Main Street sidewalks between 1st and 4th streets. (Downtown area).
β’ Riders operating on roadways should ride as close as practicable to the right-hand side of the roadway unless conditions require otherwise.
β’ During hours of darkness, bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters must have a white front light visible from at least 500 feet and a red rear light or adequate reflector.
β’ Not every electric βbikeβ sold online is street legal. Vehicles capable of excessive speeds or for e-bikes, lacking functional pedals, may be classified differently under Wisconsin law and may require registration and licensing.
Please ride safely, watch for pedestrians and traffic, wear a helmet, and help keep our streets, trails, and sidewalks, safe for everyone