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Police outline scooter enforcement plans; chief updates board on rare shooting
Summary
The Manteno police briefed trustees that state law effectively bans standing electric scooters unless a municipality opts in; the department plans outreach and warnings ahead of enforcement. Chief Swinford also reported an active investigation into a recent shooting in which no one was injured.
Manteno's public-safety committee and police department used the Sept. 15 meeting to summarize their approach to emerging safety issues.
Lieutenant Skelly told trustees that Illinois state law effectively bans standing electric scooters unless a municipality votes to allow them and that municipalities retain limited discretion over enforcement. The department plans an outreach-first approach: public notice to families and phased enforcement that begins with warnings, followed by enforcement actions if residents do not comply (committee discussion SEG 741–780). Skelly emphasized the baseline statutory age requirement (18) that would limit child riders even if the village opted in.
Chief Swinford updated the board on an active investigation after shots were fired into an occupied vehicle last week. He said the incident is "very unusual" for Manteno, that no one was struck and that several agencies are assisting; he described the investigation as ongoing but said he did not believe there was any current risk to residents.
Trustees agreed to the department’s outreach plan and asked staff to coordinate notice in advance of the holiday season. The chief and lieutenant said they would follow up on enforcement mechanics and timing and report back as the plan is implemented.
