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Villa Park police outline rules for e-scooters, e-bikes and e-dirt bikes ahead of spring
Summary
Officer Campos of the Villa Park Police Department advised residents that Illinois law requires e-scooter riders to be 18, clarified age and class rules for e-bikes, reminded riders of a 15 mph trail speed limit, and said e-dirt bikes must be licensed, insured and registered to operate on roadways.
Officer Campos of the Villa Park Police Department urged residents to follow state and local rules for e-scooters, e-bikes and e-dirt bikes as warmer weather arrives.
The announcement matters because the rules affect who may legally ride different types of electric vehicles on village streets, sidewalks and regional trails and what equipment and documentation riders must carry.
"In August 2024, the Illinois General Assembly passed a law stating that anyone riding an e scooter, you must be 18 years of age," Officer Campos said, noting the age requirement…
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