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Micromobility company urges Normal to adopt state opt‑in code so e‑scooters can operate legally
Summary
A representative for Modern Mobility asked the Normal Town Council to adopt Illinois opt‑in provisions to legalize and regulate e‑scooters locally, arguing current state law treats scooters as 'first division' vehicles and creates confusion for businesses and residents.
Josh Witkowski of XLN Services, representing Modern Mobility, spoke during public comment on Jan. 5 and asked the town to revisit municipal adoption of the Illinois Vehicle Code provisions that allow communities to opt in for e‑scooter regulation.
Witkowski said the current Illinois Vehicle Code treats e‑scooters as first‑division vehicles requiring registration, insurance and licensed operators unless a municipality adopts the opt‑in ordinance provisions. "Under current Illinois vehicle code, as we sit today in the town of Normal, e scooters are treated as a vehicle of the first division," he said, and added that uncertainty makes it difficult for businesses to operate.
He requested the town resume work on an ordinance adopting the cited state provisions (transcript cites the code sections) so Normal can regulate e‑scooters like many other Illinois municipalities and provide clarity for residents, institutions and operators.
Provenance: Public comment recorded SEG 929–994.
