GRAYSLAKE, Ill. - Grayslake will begin enforcing state laws on electric scooters and electric bikes, with a focus on unsafe or reckless use, officials said.

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The village board recently directed the police department to step up enforcement in the interest of public health and safety.

Officials emphasized that the effort targets dangerous behavior rather than the use of the vehicles themselves.

Under Illinois law, e-scooters are prohibited in Grayslake, while e-bikes are allowed but must follow bicycle rules. Gas-powered dirt bikes remain banned. Local ordinances also bar any motorized vehicles — including e-bikes and e-scooters — from village bike paths and sidewalks, a rule that has been on the books for years.

Officials said the village may consider local ordinances

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