Topic
Electric Scooters
26 published works
Municipal Minute
New Law Establishes Rules for Electric Bikes and Scooters
A new Illinois law governing who can use electric bikes and scooters, how fast they go, and where they can be used will go into effect next year. Last week, Illinois…
Illinois Bicycle Lawyers
16-Year-Old E-Scooter Rider Tragically Killed in Collision with Semi-Truck on Western Avenue in Chicago
A 16-year-old Chicago e-scooter rider was tragically killed after a collision with the driver of a commercial truck on Chicago's North Side, marking the third e-scooter fatality in Chicago in…
Municipal Minute
Illinois Bill Proposes Regulations for E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and Similar Devices
After Public Act 103-899 was signed into law in August 2024 (regulating low-speed electric bikes), some Illinois local governments adopted a patchwork of regulations governing the operation of low-speed electric…
The Law Blog
The Legal and Safety Aspects of Scramblers and Electric Scooters in Ireland
By The Law Blog
Tadgh Quill-Manley is a student at King’s Inns, and can be reached at tadghquillmanley@yahoo.com. In Ireland, the use of scramblers and electric scooters has sparked intense debate on road safety,…
Illinois Bicycle Lawyers
Chicago Cracks Down on Sidewalk E-Bike and E-Scooter Riding As Year Ends: A Sign the City Is Addressing Safety Risks
Chicago recently saw a sharp increase in sidewalk citations for E-Bikes and E-Scooters. This is a clear sign that the city is stepping up enforcement as micromobility use accelerates. This…
Municipal Minute
Quorum Forum Podcast Ep. 98: E-Bikes and E-Scooters at the APA-IL State Conference
Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum recently released 98: E-Bikes and E-Scooters at the APA-IL State ConferenceIn this episode, Ancel Glink attorneys Tyler Smith and Eugene Bolotnikov discuss options for local governments to navigate…
Illinois Bicycle Lawyers
Chicago’s Growing Divvy Bike and E-Scooter Usage: A Shift Towards Sustainable Transport and Safety Concerns
In 2024, Chicago reached a new milestone with over 10 million shared bike and e-scooter trips recorded, reflecting the growing popularity of sustainable transportation. The city has invested in protected…
Napoli Shkolnik Blog
Injuries from the Use of Revel Mopeds
Compact electric scooters, like the Revel moped, are extremely popular in New York City and other dense urban areas. Their eco-friendly electric motors attract many people. They’re a good transportation…
Municipal Minute
New Illinois Law Regulates Low-Speed Electric Scooters
Effective on August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed SB 1960 into law as Public Act 103-0899, which amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to add provisions regarding low-speed electric scooters.…
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Best of Law Blogging: omicron, more omicron and e-scooters
By Michelle Newblom, Alec Downing
December already? We took a brief hiatus from our Best of Law Blogging series last week to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, but this Friday we are back with some of…