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In today’s fast-paced world, finding an efficient and cost-effective mode of transportation is crucial. E-scooters offer a convenient and eco-friendly way to navigate urban landscapes. Unagi stands out not only for its superior design and performance but also for its affordability and unmatched rental program.
In this article, we’ll break down the key electric scooter laws in Oklahoma, including rider requirements, riding rules, parking guidelines, and additional regulations.
Our in-depth guide to e-scooter laws in Illinois covers license and regulation requirements, helmet laws, insurance regulations, and much more.
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By 2029, the number of e-scooter users in the US is expected to reach 30.89 million. With popularity increasing so dramatically, you'd expect every state to have coherent e-scooter regulations in place.
Yet, for one reason or another, this simply isn't the case. In fact, many states have no e-scooter laws whatsoever. Surprising, right?
If you live in Illinois, the good news is that The Prairie State does have specific laws for electric scooters.
The bad news: There is more than one set of laws and the regulations can get confusing.
But don't worry. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about electric scooter laws in Illinois.
There are state-wide laws for e-scooters in Illinois, but they are quite complicated.
There are two sets of laws—one for low-speed electric scooters and another for more powerful scooters. Additionally, local governments may set their own laws for e-scooters, confusing matters further.
Under Illinois law, the specifications for a low-speed electric scooter are:
On the other hand, e-scooters with motors bigger than 750 W are classed as motor-driven cycles under the Illinois Vehicle Code. For the purposes of this guide, we'll refer to these scooters as "high-speed scooters".
If you're riding a high-speed scooter, you must hold a valid Illinois driver's license—either a Class L or M license. Why? A high-speed scooter is essentially classed as a motor vehicle.
However, if the electric motor on your scooter is smaller than 750 W, you don't need a driver's license.
High-speed e-scooters must be registered in Illinois, and this includes paying an associated fee. Low-speed scooters are exempt from registration.
You must be at least 18 years old to ride low-speed electric scooters in Illinois.
When it comes to high-speed scooters, there doesn't appear to be a state-wide regulation on age. It's up to cities, villages, and townships to set their own local laws.
For example, in Chicago, the legal age limit is 18 or 16 with parental consent.
It's legal to ride low-speed electric scooters on Illinois roads. However, they can only be ridden on roads with a maximum speed limit of 35 mph. It's illegal to ride them on state highways.
It's legal to ride high-speed scooters on roads but the specific regulations around this are set by local authorities. So, before you hit the road, check the laws in your area.
There are no general Illinois scooter laws about riding on sidewalks. For both low-speed and high-speed scooters, these laws are set by local governments.
When it comes to speed limits, things get slightly complicated again.
There are no specific speed limit laws for low-speed e-scooters. Yet, as low-speed scooters must have a maximum speed of 10 mph, we could presume this is also the maximum speed limit when riding one of these scooters on the roads. Still, don't go off presumptions. Check the speed limit laws in your local area.
For high-speed scooters, the state-wide speed limit is 20 mph, but this varies depending on the area. For instance, the maximum speed limit in Chicago is 15 mph.
Unagi's rental scooters, the Model One Classic and Model One Voyager, can reach a maximum speed of 20 mph, making them perfect for cruising in Illinois.
If you own or rent a low-speed e-scooter, you don't need number plates in Illinois.
If you're riding a high-speed scooter, you must obtain a rear-facing number plate when registering it.
There are no state-wide helmet laws in Illinois for either low-speed or high-speed scooters. Still, some local authorities have their own helmet regulations. For example, in Chicago, you must wear a helmet when using a shared rental e-scooter.
In terms of electric scooter insurance, a state-wide law covers both low-speed and high-speed scooters. It states that all e-scooter riders must have at least:
It's illegal for low-speed scooter riders to carry passengers in Illinois.
For high-speed scooters, passengers are not allowed unless they're sitting in a separate seat. Obviously, this doesn't apply to electric scooters, meaning that carrying passengers is essentially illegal.
In Illinois, you can carry items while riding a low-speed electric scooter as long as one hand is still free to operate the vehicle.
There doesn't appear to be a state-wide law related to carrying items when riding high-speed scooters. So, you need to check what the regulations are in your area.
The key takeaway from this guide is that, in Illinois, there is one set of laws for low-speed e-scooters and a different set for high-speed e-scooters. Yet, some of these laws vary depending on the area.
So, you need to check whether your e-scooter is classed as low-speed or as a motor vehicle under the Illinois Vehicle Code and familiarize yourself with the local regulations.
Interested in learning about the electric scooter laws in other states? Check out our comprehensive US electric scooter laws guide.
Stay current with the latest U.S. electric scooter laws in our 2025 guide. Updated annually since our first comprehensive guide, ensuring you have the most recent state and city regulations to ride responsibly”
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Yes, you can bring an electric scooter on a plane, but it needs to have a lithium battery smaller than 100 watt-hours, which most don't.
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