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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Szalinski

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

Electric Bikes Regulations - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

New rules governing who can use electric bikes and scooters, including where and how fast they go, will go into effect next year following Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature on Wednesday.

Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3484 which establishes regulations on “micromobility” transportation that include age requirements, speed limits and rules on where they can be operated. The bill takes effect Jan. 1.

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