Illinois — full brief

Reported limits: 10 mph max speed · 100 lb max weight

• 625 ILCS 5/1-140.11 (definition of "low-speed electric scooter")Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictThis publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.
• 625 ILCS 5/1-146 ("Motor vehicle" definition and exclusions)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictThis publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.
• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.
• Illinois Public Act 104-0854 — definitions of "electric micromobility device" and "electric unicycle"Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.

Reported limits: 28 mph max speed

• Carrying a passenger is prohibited. § 11-1435(g): no passengers unless the device was designed to carry more than one person.
• Holding on to another vehicle while riding is prohibited. § 11-1435(h).

• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.
• Illinois Public Act 104-0854 — definitions of "electric micromobility device" and "electric unicycle"Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.

• Prohibited on motorways and limited-access highways.

• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.
• Interstate access survey 2026-08-26 — Illinois: “Prohibited (possible exceptions)”Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

Reported limits: 28 mph max speed

• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.

Reported limits: 28 mph max speed

• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.

• Prohibited on sidewalks and footpaths.

• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.

• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.

Reported limits: minimum age 16

• Rider must be 16 or older.

• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.

Reported limits: 750 W max motor power

• Illinois Public Act 104-0854 — definitions of "electric micromobility device" and "electric unicycle"Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.
• Illinois Secretary of State — Micromobility in Illinois (official guidance hub)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict

Reported limits: 750 W max motor power

• 625 ILCS 5/1-146 ("Motor vehicle" definition and exclusions)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictThis publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.
• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.
• Illinois Secretary of State — Micromobility in Illinois (official guidance hub)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict

• Illinois Public Act 104-0854 — definitions of "electric micromobility device" and "electric unicycle"Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.
• Illinois Secretary of State — Micromobility in Illinois (official guidance hub)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict

Reported limits: 28 mph max speed

• Modifying the device’s speed limiter is prohibited.

• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.
• Illinois Public Act 104-0854 — definitions of "electric micromobility device" and "electric unicycle"Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.

• At night: a white front lamp visible at 500 ft, a red rear reflector. Red rear reflector visible from 100 to 600 feet; a steady or flashing red rear lamp visible 500 feet is permitted in addition to or instead of the reflector.
• A working brake is required. § 11-1435(e) requires a functioning brake; no stopping distance is specified.

• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.

• Riding while impaired by alcohol or drugs is an offence. § 11-1435(j): no operating under the influence of alcohol or any drug; the section states no BAC figure.

• 625 ILCS 5/11-1435 (operation of electric micromobility devices), as enacted by Public Act 104-0854Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictTakes effect 2027-01-01This publisher blocks automated readers — a steward must open it in a browser.