New Ordinance: Electric Bicycles, Scooters, and Gas-Powered Bicycles
In response to growing concerns about safety, traffic flow, and public space usage, the City Council has recently passed a new ordinance regulating the operation of electric bicycles, electric scooters, and gas-powered bicycles within city limits.
Here’s what you need to know:
Electric and Gas-powered bicycles
- ONLY allowed on City streets
- MUST have lamps, reflectors, and brakes
- MUST have a label containing classification, top assisted speed, and motor wattage
- MUST obey rules of the road
- Class 3 – must be 16 years of age or older
Low-speed electric scooters
- Allowed on City streets and sidewalks
- A device weighing 100 lbs., maximum speed is no more than 10 MPH
- MUST have a label containing classification, top assisted speed, and motor wattage
- MUST obey rules of the road
- MUST be 18 years of age or older
10/01/2025 – 10/31/2025: Warning Period
11/01/2025: Enforcement Begins
Our goal with this ordinance is to strike a balance between embracing modern transportation and protecting public safety. Please take a moment to review the full ordinance on the city's website.
(10-17-1 and 10-18-1)
Click Here for Ordinance Flyer & Please visit the Transportation Devices & Rules page here https://www.prospect-heights.il.us/409/Transportation-Devices-Rules