Putting on the brakes: New Illinois law establishes rules for e-bikes, scooters

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 3484, which establishes new regulations for micromobility devices such as electric bikes, scooters, electric motor bikes, and electric unicycles and skateboards. The law, set to take effect on January 1, includes age requirements, speed limits, and rules on where these devices can be operated to address increasing injuries and accidents.

Senate Bill 3484 was passed with bipartisan support and was one of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' top priorities during the legislative session. The new law aims to bring accountability and safety standards to the roads and prevent serious injuries while ensuring riders, parents, and communities understand how to safely share the road.

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