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Cary trustees ask staff to draft micromobility rules focused on speed and education after safety briefing
Summary
Village staff and the police chief briefed trustees on electric micromobility devices (e‑bikes, e‑scooters, eMotos), noting classification under the Illinois Vehicle Code, battery fire risk and enforcement complexity; trustees emphasized speed limits, parental responsibility and education and asked staff to return with a draft ordinance and interagency outreach plan.
Village staff and the police chief presented an overview of electric micromobility devices and potential local regulations. Staff described device types (class 1–3 e‑bikes, low‑speed electric scooters, self‑balancing boards, and higher‑powered eMotos over 750 watts) and summarized where state law already prescribes limits (for example, class 3 e‑bikes have a 16‑year minimum operator age and e‑bikes are generally prohibited on sidewalks per…
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