Palatine is set to become the latest suburb to place restrictions on the use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Proposed rules include a helmet requirement and minimum age of 15. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com, July 2025

Prompted by mounting safety concerns, Palatine village council members are set to place regulations on the use e-bikes and e-scooters in town.

The council discussed the proposed changes to village code Tuesday, ahead of a final vote expected Sept. 15.

“We have heard from a lot of our residents,” Village Manager Reid Ottesen said. “The overwhelming number that we hear from are complaining about this. ‘Why are you allowing it? What can be done.’”

The regulations would apply to powered devices that can exceed 12 mph, village officials said.

If approved, the rules would pro

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