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Hoffman Estates tightens electric scooter rules, removes 'low‑speed' language from operator-age clause
Summary
The village adopted an amended ordinance clarifying where low‑speed scooters may be used and setting a minimum operator age of 16 for allowed electric scooters; staff cited concerns about the Illinois Tort Immunity Act as a reason for restrictive language.
Hoffman Estates trustees on Sept. 15 adopted an amendment to local traffic code language covering electric bicycles and scooters after committee debate about low‑speed units and liability protections.
Janet (village staff member) told the Transportation and Road Improvement Committee the village had proposed language intended to ensure low‑speed electric scooters remained prohibited from streets, sidewalks and paths because doing otherwise could affect liability protections under the Illinois Tort Immunity Act. "The Tort Immunity Act…
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