Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 4, 2026
The Westmont Village Board recently passed a local ordinance regulating e-bikes and motorized scooters in the Village of Westmont. The goal of the ordinance is to ensure the safety of all citizens including pedestrians and motorists. To provide residents with details regarding the new ordinance and e-bike expectations, the Westmont Police Department has scheduled an E-Bikes & Scooters Safety Program for Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 p.m. at the Westmont Police Department, 500 N. Cass Avenue.
“In recent years, the popularity of these motorized vehicles has skyrocketed,” said Westmont Police Deputy Chief Steve Thompson. “This new ordinance will help define the local do’s and don’ts regarding e-bikes and scooters. Our primary objective is to make sure everyone is safe. The information for this program will be helpful for both kids and parents as well as all e-bike owners. Space is limited, so we ask everyone to RSVP online.”
Westmont E-Bikes & E-Scooters Safety Program
March 25, 2026 – 6:30 p.m.
Westmont Police Department – 500 N. Cass Avenue
RSVP online
To assist with getting the word out regarding the new ordinance, the Village of Westmont has created a new e-bikes informational webpage at westmont.illinois.gov/e-bikes. The webpage includes a link to a document that features excerpts from the e-bikes ordinance as well as a helpful e-bikes infographic that features highlights regarding the new ordinance.
For more information, please contact Deputy Chief Thompson at sthompson@westmont.il.gov or 630-981-6371.
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