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Antioch board urges caution on e-bike rules, considers year-round golf-cart changes
Summary
Trustees heard staff say state e-bike legislation is evolving and may preempt local rules; staff recommended waiting for state guidance while planning local education. Staff also proposed removing seasonal limits on golf carts and restricting authorized carts to four-wheel vehicles.
Village staff briefed trustees on state legislation regulating e-bikes (Senate Bill 3336) and recommended the village "wait and see" because the bill is still changing and could preempt local authority. Trustees and police reported public-safety concerns about children riding e-bikes unsafely in neighborhoods and downtown; staff said a public-education campaign and coordination with the police would be pursued once state direction is clear.
On golf carts, staff proposed two changes for the board to consider: eliminate the seasonality restriction (permit year-round operation when roadway conditions are safe) and clarify that authorized golf carts should be four‑wheel vehicles for stability. Staff said it would return with an amended ordinance if trustees want to proceed.
No regulatory changes were adopted at the meeting; staff will monitor state action on e-bikes and prepare draft language for golf-cart amendments if the board requests it.
