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Romeoville sets age, helmet and location rules for e‑scooters and e‑bikes
Summary
The board approved changes to chapter 78 to set age minimums for e‑scooters and e‑bikes, require helmets for younger riders and restrict device use on higher‑speed roads; the ordinance was approved as amended to correct age designations for class 1 and 2 e‑bikes to 14.
The Village Board adopted an amendment April 15 to chapter 78 of the Romeoville code to regulate e‑scooters and e‑bikes, setting device‑class age requirements, helmet rules and location restrictions.
Chief (police) described the safety rationale behind the measure, saying the village has seen a significant increase in e‑scooter and e‑bike use and that the draft ordinance establishes "clear age appropriate…
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