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Council discusses scooter/e-bike rules; Law Director suggests 10-mph local limit, newsletter notice
Summary
Councilman Kim Little raised concerns about erratic motorized scooter operation; Chief Weaver and Law Director John Studenmund said existing e-bike/scooter rules apply, that the village may set a 10-mph limit, and suggested publishing the guidance in the village newsletter.
Councilman Kim Little asked about legal authority to address motorized scooters after reporting erratic operation and noting scooters are not permitted on the street. Police Chief Troy Weaver said the law regarding e-bikes falls under the scope of motor scooter regulations. Law Director John Studenmund advised that the village has jurisdiction to regulate speed and suggested a 10-mph speed limit and placing a notice about the rule in the village newsletter.
No formal ordinance change or vote occurred; the council discussion identified the village's regulatory authority and recommended communicating the existing rule to residents via the newsletter. Chief Weaver also announced Safety Town will be held June 22–26 at the high school.
