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Home My WebLink AboutORDINANCE - 3905 - 6/17/2025 - MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS AND ELECTRIC BICYCLESORDINANCE NO.3905 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 6-3-7 OF THE VILLAGE CODE WITH RESPECT TO BICYCLE LICENSES, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS AND ELECTRIC BICYCLES WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees have been advised by the Police Department that there is a proliferation of young children riding motorized skateboards and motorized scooters on Village streets; and WHEREAS, after a review of the potential danger which exists as a result of this activity, the Police Department has further advised that restricting the use of motorized skateboards and scooters to drivers possessing valid vehicle licenses would be a substantial benefit to the health, safety and welfare of Village residents; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, in concurrence with the recommendation of the Police Department, strongly believe that the safety of the children of Elk Grove Village is vital and in the best interest of the Village. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, Illinois, in the exercise of its Home Rule Authority, as follows: SECTION 1: That section 6-3-7, Bicycle licenses, be repealed in its entirety and be replaced by a revised section which shall read as follows: 6-3-7 Electric Bicycle Regulations A. Regulations: Any person who does not possess a valid driver's license shall not operate an electric bicycle upon any public street and the permitted licensed driver shall be subject to the following restrictions: 1. A person may not operate an electric bicycle on a public street where the speed limit is 35 mph or greater. 2. Every electric bicycle used during night hours must be equipped with a front lamp that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and a red reflector on the rear that is visible from all distances from 100 to 600 feet. 3. All electric bicycle operators shall adhere to the State of Illinois Rules of the Road regulations pertaining to bicycle usage. 1 B. Violations/Penalty: Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a first offense, any prior warning not deemed to be a prior offense. The penalty for a second offense shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). Thereafter, subsequent violations shall subject the operator to a fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each and every offense. C. Compliance Offense: Any violation of this section shall be deemed a Compliance type violation and any police officer who observes a violation may issue a "C" ticket in such form as authorized by the Chief of Police. The "C" ticket shall set forth the nature of the violation and advise the violator of the settlement procedure and costs associated therewith. Any person issued a "C" ticket who fails to settle and compromise same within the stated required time period will be given notice of a complaint being filed and a hearing date being scheduled before the Village's administrative adjudication hearing officer, the procedure and processing thereof are as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 12 of this Village Code. D. Violations by Minors: Whenever any violation of this section is committed by a minor, for the purposes of this section being an individual under the age of sixteen (16), any detention of said minor shall be in accordance with Section 6-7-3 of this Village Code. SECTION 2: That Section 6-3-10, MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS/MOTORIZED SCOOTERS be amended to read as follows: A. Definition: A "motorized skateboard and/or motorized scooter" is defined as any electric or gas driven wheeled scooter, motor driven cycle or other similar motor driven vehicle for which the state of Illinois does not issue a title document and does not issue license plates or regulation documents. B. Public Policy: It is hereby determined that the operation and/or use of motorized skateboards and/or motorized scooters within the Village by drivers without a valid driver's license can be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Village. Therefore, the prohibited use or operation of a motorized skateboard and/or motorized scooter without a valid driver's license is essential and in the best interest of the Village. 2 C. Certain Use of Motorized Skateboards and/or Motorized Scooters Prohibited: Any person who does not possess a valid driver's license shall not operate a motor driven skateboard or scooter as defined herein upon any public street and the permitted licensed drivers shall be subject to the following restrictions: 1. A person may not operate any motorized skateboard or scooter on a public street where the posted speed limit is 35 mph or greater. 2. Every motorized skateboard or scooter used during night hours must be equipped with a front lamp that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and a red reflector on the rear that is visible from all distances from 100 to 600 feet. 3. Every motorized skateboard or scooter shall be equipped with a brake that will adequately control the movement of and the stopping of the vehicle. 4. A person may not operate a motorized skateboard or scooter while carrying a package, bundle or article that prevents the operator from safely maintaining control nor shall the operator drive the motorized skateboard or scooter while distracted in any way, including the use of cell phones. D. Violations/Penalty: Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a first offense, any prior warning not deemed to be a prior offense. The penalty for a second offense shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). Thereafter, subsequent violations shall subject the operator to a fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each and every offense. E. Compliance Offense: Any violation of this section shall be deemed a Compliance type violation and any police officer who observes a violation may issue a "C" ticket in such form as authorized by the Chief of Police. The "C" ticket shall set forth the nature of the violation and advise the violator of the settlement procedure and costs associated therewith. Any person issued a "C" ticket who fails to settle and compromise same within the stated required time period will be given a notice of a complaint being filed and a hearing date being scheduled before the Village's administrative adjudication hearing officer, the procedure and processing thereof are as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 12 of this Village Code. 3 F. Violation by minor: Whenever any violation of this section is committed by a minor, for the purposes of this section being an individual under the age of sixteen (16), any detention of said minor shall be in accordance with Section 6-7-3 of this Village Code. SECTION 3: That the Village Clerk is authorized to publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form. SECTION 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law. VOTE: AYES: Trustees Bush, Miller, Lasken, Schmidt, Jarosch, Franke NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 PASSED this 17t" day of June 2025 APPROVED this 1711 day of June 2025 APPROVED: Mayor Craig B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village ATTEST: Jennifer S. Mahon, Village Clerk PUBLISHED in pamphlet form this 19th day of June 2025. 0