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Carol Stream adopts ordinance restricting e-bikes, e-scooters from sidewalks and bike paths
Summary
The Village Board approved an ordinance restricting operation of electric bicycles and scooters to roadways with speed limits of 35 mph or less, set a minimum operator age of 16, required a driver—s license, and established a tiered fine structure; officials said enforcement will start with education.
Carol Stream—s Village Board voted to adopt an ordinance restricting electric bicycles and scooters from sidewalks, shared-use paths and bike paths and requiring they be operated on roadways with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less. The board approved the measure after a presentation by the police chief and a motion by Trustee McCarthy.
The ordinance applies to electric bicycles and electric scooters and amends sections of the village—s traffic code that previously covered motorized skateboards and similar devices.…
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