Council hears draft ordinance to align local code with new state rules on e-bikes and e-scooters
Staff presented a proposed amendment to Chapter 36 to match new Illinois law regulating electric bikes, scooters and similar devices (effective Jan. 1, 2027). Council discussed enforcement, age limits and helmet and parental-responsibility implications but did not adopt the ordinance at the meeting.
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City staff presented a draft amendment to Geneseo's code to align local rules with state law that takes effect Jan. 1, 2027 and clarifies age and wattage limits for e-bikes, e-scooters and similar motorized personal-transportation devices.
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