Illinois E-Bike Speed Rules Explained | St. Louis News

Illinois just dropped major new e-bike rules starting January 1st—your ride’s speed now dictates your age, license, and insurance requirements. Under 20 mph? You need to be 15. Between 20 and 28 mph? Minimum age jumps to 16. Anything over 28 mph? Treat it like a motorcycle: title, register, driver’s license, and proof of insurance required. The state’s cracking down to keep roads safer as e-bikes surge in popularity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c58030066c23db8d