The Village Board adopted Ordinance O7‑1‑25 on July 22, a repeal and recreation of Chapter 7, Article 7 (Bicycles, Motorbikes and Similar Vehicles). The rewrite reorganizes definitions to align with state statutes, clarifies where electric scooters and low‑speed vehicles may operate, and updates enforcement language.

Key changes: the ordinance ties statutory definitions for bicycles and low‑speed vehicles to state law, requires registration and tagging for bicycles and electric bicycles consistent with state definitions, prohibits electric scooters on roads with posted speed limits greater than 30 miles per hour (except where there is an official bike lane), and allows scooters on sidewalks and trails where road operation is prohibited. The ordinance explicitly bans short‑term commercial scooter rentals in the village.

The new code also adds a helmet requirement for riders under age 16 and includes a provision prohibiting multi‑rider operation on scooters. The board increased the maximum municipal forfeiture for violations from $25 to $50 as part of the ordinance adoption; trustees said higher fines should encourage safer behavior and prompt parent engagement.

Board members and staff discussed enforcement and education options, and trustees asked that staff prepare public information, including a press release and social‑media outreach, to ensure the community knows the new rules. The ordinance was approved on a motion and second and passed by voice vote.

The new ordinance takes effect as posted; staff said they will work with police, school resource officers and communications staff to distribute educational materials to students, parents and the public prior to active enforcement.