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Village officials cite existing 2019 ordinance as e-bike and e-scooter incidents rise
Summary
Officials discussed an existing village ordinance that prohibits electric or motor-driven mini bikes within village limits, concerns about children riding e-scooters in traffic and on sidewalks, and options for education or legal review of liability and enforcement.
Village officials discussed enforcement and education options for electric bicycles and e-scooters after residents described riders traveling in traffic and on sidewalks. Police and staff said the village already has an ordinance addressing motor-driven devices but that language may need updating and that outreach to schools has not yet occurred.
Police Chief said, “for us right now. Obviously, last year, believe it or not, the state of Illinois actually outlawed an e scooter.” The chief described handfuls…
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