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Campton Hills staff preview ordinance adopting Illinois Vehicle Code rules for e‑bikes and scooters
Summary
Village staff presented a preliminary draft that largely adopts the Illinois Vehicle Code definitions and enforcement framework for electric bicycles and scooters, adds local authorization language and a parental‑responsibility provision for minors; the draft remains under revision and will return for future consideration.
Staff presented a preliminary draft ordinance to regulate electric bicycles and scooters that, as written, largely adopts the Illinois Vehicle Code’s classifications and provides a local framework for enforcement.
The draft does not add local restrictions that are more stringent than state law (state law is preemptive), but it adds local clarifying language so police can address complaints and, if necessary, issue local citations rather than relying on district adjudication. Staff recommended adding an explicit authorization clause in the ordinance stating that electric scooters and e‑bikes are permitted only as specified in the village code section. The draft also includes a parental‑responsibility provision mirrored in many communities: if a parent allows a minor to use a device in a reckless or code‑violating manner, the parent could be held responsible under local code and state statute.
Staff said several technical edits remain (definitions, speed thresholds, and clearer sidewalk/sidepath language) and that changes will be made before the ordinance returns for formal consideration. Trustees and the chief were consulted during drafting and staff expects to bring revisions before the board for potential adoption at a later meeting.
