State guide
Wyoming
Wyoming adopted a three-class e-bike definition in 2019 and places e-bikes outside the state’s driver-license, registration, title, financial-responsibility, and off-road-vehicle rules. Unlike West Virginia, Wyoming’s statute broadly lets local authorities or state agencies regulate any class of e-bike on trails, including nonmotorized trails.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Three-class system
- Yes. Wyoming adopted the three-class system in 2019; current codified definitions appear at W.S. 31-1-101(a)(xxxiv).
- Minimum age
- Not published by an official source we could verify. Ask the office.
- Helmet rule
- Not published by an official source we could verify. Ask the office.
- Where e-bikes may ride
- State law lets any local authority or state agency with jurisdiction regulate any class of e-bike on trails, including nonmotorized trails; I did not find a separate statewide e-bike path-access formula by class in the current codified text, and I found no e-bike-specific sidewalk exception.
- License or registration
- No driver’s license, registration, certificate of title, or financial responsibility insurance is required for an electric bicycle under W.S. 31-5-707(a).
- Law
- Wyo. Stat. §§31-1-101(a)(xxxiv) and 31-5-707; 2019 Wyo. Sess. Laws ch. 95 (SF 81)
Official resources in Wyoming
Official Wyoming statutes PDF containing the e-bike definitions and operating rules in current codified form.
Official session laws volume showing the 2019 enactment that created Wyoming’s e-bike framework.
Official Cheyenne page to access or verify city code provisions affecting bicycles and greenway use.
Official Gillette page summarizing city and state rules for electric bicycles, dirt bikes, and downtown sidewalks.
Official Cheyenne greenway safety page for trail users.
Key facts for Wyoming
- Wyoming codifies Class 1, 2, and 3 electric bicycles in W.S. 31-1-101(a)(xxxiv).
- An electric bicycle is not a motor vehicle and is exempt from driver’s license, registration, title, and financial responsibility rules.
- On and after January 1, 2020, manufacturers or distributors must affix a permanent class, speed, and wattage label.
- A local authority or state agency with jurisdiction may regulate any class of e-bike on trails, including nonmotorized trails.
- Gillette says no bicycles, skateboards, or roller skates are allowed on sidewalks in C-2 zoning districts, including downtown.
- I did not find a current statewide e-bike age or helmet rule in W.S. 31-5-707 on the official statutes page reviewed.
City e-bike rules in Wyoming
| City | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Code/UDC Laramie | Cheyenne | Not published* | City Clerk page for accessing or verifying Cheyenne code provisions. |
| Greater Cheyenne Greenway Safety Guide Laramie | Cheyenne | Not published* | Official greenway page with trail safety guidance for bicycle users. |
| Active Transportation Advisory Committee Laramie | Cheyenne | Not published* | Advises the city on biking and walking infrastructure and transportation plans. |
| Personal Electric Vehicle Regulations Campbell | Gillette | Not published* | Official Gillette guidance page covering e-bikes, electric dirt bikes, and downtown sidewalk restrictions. |
| City of Gillette News Campbell | Gillette | Not published* | Official news hub linking to the city’s personal electric vehicle regulations article. |
| Casper Recreation Division Natrona | Casper | Not published* | Official department page for Casper parks, trails, and recreation facilities. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- Check the trail manager’s rules before riding, because Wyoming lets local and state agencies regulate any class on trails.
- Look for the permanent class label on the frame before buying or riding; Wyoming requires it.
- If you will ride downtown, review the city code or city guidance page because local sidewalk rules can differ.
Not seeing your city or county?
We list a city only when an official government page publishes its rules. If yours isn't in the table above, it may not publish them online yet. Here's what to use instead, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above. It applies across Wyoming, but cities and counties can add their own steps, fees or deadlines.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Wyoming's population center, for comparison only):
- City of Fort Collins - Trails, Colorado · about 184 miles
- City of Fort Collins - Bike Share, Colorado · about 184 miles
- Parks & Recreation Department, South Dakota · about 210 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office. They have the current local rule, fee and form.Wyoming Statutes Title 31 PDF
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Helpful guides
- E-bike classes 1, 2 and 3, explained
- Can you ride an e-bike on the sidewalk?
- E-bikes on trails, bike paths and in parks
- E-bike age limits and helmet rules