IllinoisElectric bicycle classes, sidewalk restriction, and path access
Illinois defines three classes up to 750 watts. E-bikes generally have bicycle rights on roads and bike lanes; Class 1 and 2 may use paths unless locally prohibited. State law prohibits e-bike operation on sidewalks. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 3 except as passengers; Class 3 bikes need a speedometer. No class-specific statewide helmet rule was verified.
- Code
- 625 ILCS 5/1-140.10, 11-1516 Illinois Vehicle Code
- Applies to
- statewide
LincolnwoodE-bike sidewalk, age, path, and equipment restrictions
Sidewalk e-bike riding is prohibited; riders must use an adjacent usable e-bike path instead of the Village roadway. Riders under 16 may not operate on public streets, sidewalks, lots, paths, parks, or other public property, subject to a passenger exception for a purpose-designed bike. The Code adds night-lamp, bell, brake, roadway-conduct, and possible impoundment rules. Ordinance 2025-3864 was adopted December 16, 2025.
- Code
- Lincolnwood Code art. 7-3; Ord. 2025-3864 Lincolnwood e-bike ordinance
- Applies to
- city
