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Riverwoods trustees say state law governs stand‑up scooters; board opts for resident outreach
Summary
Trustees discussed stand‑up scooters being used by minors in neighborhood streets, noted state law age limits and high‑speed exceptions, and agreed to emphasize public education and website/mailing outreach rather than adopt a local ordinance now.
Residents and trustees at a Village of Riverwoods Board of Trustees meeting discussed safety concerns about stand‑up electric scooters being used on local streets and agreed to rely on existing state rules while increasing public information.
A resident told the trustees that children in the neighborhood were using stand‑up scooters on streets and sidewalks, saying, "Kids they have you know, I see, like, 12 year olds in my neighborhood." Meeting participants noted that under…
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