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Riverwoods discusses e-bikes and e-scooters; board favors public education and following state law for now
Summary
After a staff presentation on e-bikes, e‑scooters and motor-driven cycles, trustees agreed to default to Illinois state law and to increase resident education about rules and safety rather than adopt new local prohibitions immediately.
The Village of Riverwoods held an extended discussion about the regulation of electrically assisted bicycles, stand-up scooters and motor-driven cycles after a staff presentation reviewing state definitions, age restrictions and local options.
Presentation highlights and legal context - Illinois divides e-bikes into three classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle-assist up to 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal-assist up to 28 mph). The state caps electric-assist motors at 750 watts for these low-speed categories. - Low-speed e-scooters are governed by state law but…
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