Oak Lawn, IL Mobility & Curb Rules: E-Bike Classes (2026)
Key Facts
- Class 3 minimum age
- 16 years old
- Sidewalk riding
- Not allowed, any class
- First-offense fine
- $100 minimum
- Class 3 top assist speed
- 28 mph
Summary
Oak Lawn splits e-bikes into three classes under its bicycle code: Class 1 and 2 may use streets, bike lanes and paths, Class 3 riders must be at least 16, and none may ride on a sidewalk.
F. A person may operate a low-speed electric bicycle upon any highway, street, or roadway authorized for use by bicycles, including, but not limited to, bicycle lanes. ... H. A person may not operate a low-speed electric bicycle on a sidewalk. ... I. A person may operate a Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle only if he or she is sixteen (16) years of age or older. A person who is less than sixteen (16) years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-15: Code current through: Ord. 26-09-22, passed April 28, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Village code chapter 11-9B defines three classes of low-speed electric bicycle by motor behavior: Class 1 and 2 cut off motor assistance at 20 mph, Class 3 at 28 mph, and all three follow the same operating rules as regular bicycles under article A. Section 11-9B-3 lets any class use streets, bike lanes and most bike paths, but bars all of them from sidewalks. Only Class 3 carries an age floor: the rider must be 16 or older, though a younger passenger may ride along if the bike is built to carry one. Class 3 bikes also need a built-in speedometer, and any bike sold after January 1, 2018 must carry a tamper-proof class, speed and wattage label.
Violations & Fines
Fines run $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second within 12 months, and $750 for a third; police may impound a minor's e-bike until citations are resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
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