06/12/2026
⚠️ E-BIKE & E-SCOOTER SAFETY / LEGALITY REMINDER ⚠️
The Boscobel Police Department 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.
Key points to remember:
• 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.
• No driver license, registration, or insurance is required for lawful e-bikes or e-scooters in Wisconsin.
• Wisconsin recognizes three classes of e-bikes. Riders under 16 years old may NOT operate a Class 3 e-bike.
• E-scooters cannot be operated on any public roadway, trail, or sidewalk, at a speed greater than 15 mph.
• Riders operating on roadways should ride as close as practicable to the right-hand side of the roadway unless conditions require otherwise.
• During hours of darkness, 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.
• Local ordinances restrict the operation of electric scooters and bikes on the sidewalks downtown.
• Not every electric “bike” 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.
