Burr Ridge Eyes Stiffer E-Bike Rules

BURR RIDGE, IL – Burr Ridge is looking to further strengthen its rules for electric bicycles.

Under regulations enacted in March, the village banned electric scooters and motorized play vehicles such as go-karts and single-wheel boards on public roads, sidewalks and pathways.

That was in addition to existing rules allowing bicycles, both pedal and electric, on public roads but banning them on sidewalks and pathways.

Like many towns, Burr Ridge is grappling with the spike in use of such vehicles.

Over the last couple of months, Hinsdale's new village president has been warning that officials may enact stiffer rules for electric bicycles and scooters.

And in Elmhurst, a youth riding an electric bicycle recently struck a woman leaving a business, authorities said. Elmhurst police also reported two e-scooter collisions with cars.

At Monday's Burr Ridge Village Board meeting, trustees are set to discuss new rules.

One of the proposed regulations would add a driver's license requirement for riders of Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes. Another would impose a 20 mph speed limit for those bikes.