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Northbrook police: surge in high-speed e-bikes prompts recommendations, public meetings

5071509 · June 24, 2025
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Police reported daily complaints about electric motorized vehicles and said staff will review local rules, hold public meetings and consider impoundment or parent sanctions used elsewhere.

The Northbrook Police Department reported an increase in calls about electric bikes and motorized scooters and said it will recommend local rules and schedule public meetings to gather input.

Chief Ustich told the Village Board the department is getting “at least 5 to 10 a day” complaints about e-vehicles and is enforcing current state rules where appropriate. He said class 1 and class 2 e-bikes (up to 20 mph) are treated like bicycles under state law; class 3…

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