Winnetka restricts e-scooters, electric dirt bikes, will regulate e-bikes separately

Winnetka restricts e-scooters, electric dirt bikes, will regulate e-bikes separately

Winnetka trustees voted for new restrictions on electric scooters and some higher-speed electric vehicles, with plans to introduce a separate ordinance at a later date for electric bicycles. Riders of e-scooters in Winnetka must be at least 18 years of age and carry a valid driver’s license, while riders of electric dirt bikes, defined as having motors above 750 watts, must hold a driver’s license and have their vehicle titled and registered. Th…