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Riverwoods board debates e-bikes and e-scooters, opts to follow Illinois law and emphasize public education
Summary
After a detailed presentation on classifications, age and location rules, and enforcement limits, the board elected not to adopt a local ordinance at this meeting, saying it will default to state law for now and pursue education (newsletter) and monitoring of incidents.
The Village Board held an extended discussion about motorized personal vehicles — class 1–3 e-bikes, stand-up e-scooters and faster "e-motos" — but did not adopt a new local ordinance. Staff and trustees described conflicting local rules across neighboring municipalities, enforcement challenges and safety concerns, and the board directed staff to default to Illinois state law for the time being and to develop public education materials.
Attorney Hoovard (with assistance from Trustee Trevino) reviewed Illinois definitions and regulatory context: Class 1 and 2 e-bikes have electrical…
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