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Waukegan police outline rules, enforcement options for low-speed and off-road vehicles
Summary
A Waukegan Police Department training sergeant reviewed classifications, statutory limits and enforcement mechanisms for electric bicycles, mopeds, ATVs, golf carts and other nonhighway vehicles; aldermen urged outreach and possible enforcement changes after reports of mini-bikes and ATVs in parks and neighborhoods.
Sergeant Alex Raspes of the Waukegan Police Department reviewed state statutes, city ordinances and enforcement options for low-speed electric bicycles, gas-powered low-speed bikes, mopeds, ATVs, recreational off-highway vehicles and golf carts during the Public Safety Committee meeting on Sept. 15.
Raspes summarized vehicle classes and the corresponding legal requirements. Electric bicycles function like bicycles and generally do not require a license or insurance, with some classifications capable of up to 28 miles per hour. Gas-powered low-speed bicycles are limited to 20 mph and require riders to be at least 16. Motor-driven cycles require a motorcycle endorsement, title, registration and insurance; mopeds require only a standard driver's license. "It is unlawful for any…
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