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The Bolingbrook Village Board this week amended an ordinance regulating the use of electric bicycles and electric scooters within the village.
The ordinance prohibits any e-bike or electric scooter with a motor larger than 750 watts, according to a news release from the Bolingbrook Police Department.
The ordinance also sets the following regulations:
Electric bicycles
- It is recommended that e-bike operators be 13 years old or older.
- Bikes must be equipped with pedals and a battery-powered motor less than 750 watts.
- E-bike crossbars must be labeled with the bike’s classification, maximum watts of the motor and top assisted speed.
- E-bikes can only be ridden on the road and must abide by bicycle rules of the road.
Electric scooters
- Electric scooters must be equipped with a battery-powered motor less than 750 watts.
- Electric scooters are only allowed to be operated on sidewalks.
- Electric scooters are prohibited from being operated on any road.
For information, contact the police department at 630-226-8600 or police_shared@bolingbrook.com.