To address the increasing use of electric bikes and scooters, the Village Board adopted new regulations on June 17, 2025 to promote safe and responsible operation throughout the Village. These regulations aim to better align the responsibilities and requirements for riders of electric bike and electric scooters with drivers of other motorized vehicles.

Effective July 1, 2025, the following rules will apply to motorized/electric bicycles (E-Bikes) and motorized/electric scooters (E-Scooters):

Rules for Riding E-Bikes and E-Scooters on Roadways:

• In order to use E-Bikes and E-Scooters on streets in the Village, riders must have a valid driver’s license.

• E-Bike and E-Scooter riders must follow the rules of the road.

• Riders of E-Bikes and E-Scooters can only operate on roads that have a speed limit less than 35mph.

• At night, E-Bikes and E-Scooters must have a front light visible from 500 feet and a red rear reflector or light visible from at least 100 feet.

• E-Bikes and E-Scooters shall not be used while distracted (e.g., using a phone, carrying anything that prevents control such as a package or other objects, etc.)

• E-Scooters must be equipped with a working brake.

Please note E-Scooters may be used on public sidewalks in a safe manner while obeying signs and signals and yielding to all vehicles and pedestrians.

Penalties for Violations:

• Riders in violation of these regulations may be ticketed by the Elk Grove Village Police Department. Fines can be issued up to $200 for violations of these ordinance regulations. Additional fines may apply for other violations or offenses.

• Individuals under the age of 18 operating E-Bikes or E-Scooters in violation of the Village regulations must be collected by a parent or guardian after being stopped by the Police. If a parent or guardian is not immediately available, minors may be taken into the Elk Grove Village Police Station until a parent or legal adult responsible for the rider is able to pick them up.

Please note that under the Illinois Vehicle Code, off-road vehicles such as electric dirt bikes, off-highway motor bikes, and all-terrain vehicles may only be operated on private property with the permission of the property owner. Individuals who use these on public property, including on sidewalks, parks, and streets, are subject to ticketing and fines.

Below is a visual reference guide for what constitutes an E-Bike, E-Scooter, Motor Bike, and All-Terrain Vehicle.

E-Bike

E-Scooter

Motor Bike

All-Terrain Vehicle