The laws regarding the use of bicycles, electric scooters, and hoverboards (under the classification of an electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMDs)) in Wisconsin are as follows:
- Bicycles, electric scooters, and EPAMDs must be operated as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway, except when overtaking another vehicle, preparing for a left turn, or when necessary to avoid unsafe conditions or substandard width lanes.
- On one-way highways with two or more lanes, bicycles, electric scooters, and EPAMDs may ride as near the left-hand edge or curb as possible.
- When passing a standing or parked vehicle, at least 3 feet of space must be given between the bicycle, electric scooter, or EPAMD and the vehicle.
- Riding two abreast is allowed if it does not impede the normal movement of traffic. On a two-lane or more roadway, bicycles, electric scooters, and EPAMDs riding two abreast must remain within a single lane. Riding more than two abreast is only allowed on designated paths, trails, lanes, or other ways exclusively for bicycles, electric scooters, and EPAMDs.
- Riding on a roadway where prohibited by signs is not allowed.
- When entering a highway, bicycles, electric scooters, and EPAMDs must yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles, except in specific circumstances.
- When operating on a bicycle way, bicycles, electric scooters, and EPAMDs must exercise due care and obey traffic signals and signs. They must also ride on the right side of the bicycle way and yield to bicycles and pedestrians.
- If permitted by local authorities, bicycles may be operated on sidewalks, and the operator must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and give an audible signal when passing.
- Electric scooters and EPAMDs may be operated on sidewalks, except where prohibited by specific statutes. Operators must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and bicyclists and give an audible signal when passing.
These laws aim to ensure the safe and orderly operation of bicycles, electric scooters, and EPAMDs on Wisconsin roadways, bicycle ways, and sidewalks.
Wisconsin is a state located in the north-central region of the United States. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, and Michigan to the northeast. The capital of Wisconsin is Madison, and the largest city is Milwaukee.
Well-known cities in Wisconsin include:
1. Milwaukee
2. Madison
3. Green Bay
4. Kenosha
5. Racine
Citations: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/346/xii/804