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An Ordinance Amending the Oak Park Village Code Regarding E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and Motorized Mobility Devices
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Introduction
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This is a proposed ordinance to amend the Village's code regarding e-bikes, e-scooters, and motorized mobility devices. The ordinance mirrors the bill regulating e-bikes, e-scooters, and motorized mobility devices. Adopting this ordinance at this time adopts the regulations that were passed in the 104th General Assembly this spring for uniform, statewide enforcement. These regulations are likely to be signed by the Governor into law in the near future. The new statewide regulations are set to take place on January 1, 2027.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the ordinance.
Prior Board Action
The Village Board discussed e-bikes at this meeting.
Background
The ordinance mirrors pending statewide regulation and provides a statewide framework for safety, education, and enforcement. The benefit of passing this ordinance prior to the bill becoming law is that the more restrictive regulations would take effect in the Village sooner than January 1, 2027, assuming the Bill becomes law.
Timing Considerations
If no action is taken at this time, the proposed ordinance will still take effect statewide on January 1, 2027.
Financial Impact
There is no budget impact with this item aside from internal staff time for education and enforcement. Fines for these violations would follow Section 1-1-5 of the Village Code, which allows fines of $20-$750 if a ticket is issued. The fine amount would be set by the administrative law judge based on the circumstances
Operations Impact
There is no budget impact with this item aside from internal staff time for education and enforcement. Fines for these violations would follow Section 1-1-5 of the Village Code, which allows fines of $20-$750 if a ticket is issued. The fine amount would be set by the administrative law judge based on the circumstances.
DEI Impact
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