Committee debates e‑bike safety rules; asks staff to draft county resolution
Public Works presented a memo with possible local e‑bike rules (age limits by class, registration thresholds, lighting and headphone restrictions). Committee members emphasized enforcement concerns and asked staff to gather law‑enforcement input; the committee voted to direct staff to draft a resolution and consider ordinance language later.
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Public Works staff presented possible e‑bike regulations and a recommended approach for either a county ordinance or a resolution to the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA/WCHA) to seek a more uniform state approach. Staff outlined sample measures including minimum age limits by class, a 16‑year minimum for class‑3 bikes capable of exceeding 20 mph, registration for vehicles over 750 watts and lighting/headlight and taillight requirements for nighttime riding.
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