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La Grange board weighs tighter rules for e‑bikes, e‑scooters after resident complaints
Summary
Trustees heard a legal overview and community testimony about high‑speed e‑bikes and scooters, debated age limits (16 with a license vs. 18), sidewalk rules for downtown and enforcement practicality, and directed staff to draft an ordinance for possible vote in two weeks.
President Kukler opened the discussion on Oct. 13, asking the village attorney and police chief to brief trustees about possible local regulation of e‑bikes, e‑scooters and other electric mobility devices.
Attorney Ben Schuessler told the board that state vehicle law covers some low‑speed classes of e‑bikes and scooters but leaves a gap for many higher‑speed or imported devices. “There are devices that don’t satisfy the definition under the state law of the vehicle code — instead they are essentially mini‑motorcycles that are not regulated by state law,” Schuessler said, and urged the board to choose rules that are enforceable locally.
Police Chief Griffin said complaints have been frequent and largely involve juveniles. “These…
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