Politics & Government
Illinois Lawmakers Approve Statewide Regulations For Electric Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards
Benjamin Rodriguez, who recently bought an electric bike, said he knows the responsibility that comes with enjoying a ride.
June 5, 2026
New legislation in Illinois means new rules for electric bikes, scooters, and similar devices. Supporters of the legislation said the goal is to prevent injuries and fatalities, but some e-bike riders question the additional cost that would be involved.
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Benjamin Rodriguez, who recently bought an electric bike, said he knows the responsibility that comes with enjoying a ride.
"For a lot of the bikers that are going very fast on these e-bikes, e-scooters, especially along the lakefront, make it dangerous for other regular cyclists, because most of the time they're just zipping along. They're not paying attention," he said.
