Are Electric Scooters Legal in Joliet?
ILJoliet
Not Officially Legalized
Quick Facts
Max Speed
The state of Illinois restricts the maximum speed of electric scooters to 15 miles per hour on flat surfaces.
Minimum Age
Riders of electric scooters must be 16 years or older, though rental companies may establish their own higher age limits.
Helmets Required?
Illinois state law does not currently mandate helmet use for all riders of electric scooters, yet it is highly recommended for safety reasons, particularly for minors and in areas with high traffic.
Summary
Joliet legalized personal e-bikes/scooters up to 25 mph on city streets in 2022, and as of 2024’s Public Act 103‑0899 any shared or low-speed scooter must follow Illinois’ new statewide rules (≤10 mph design speed, ≤35 mph roads, 18+, lighting and parking standards, local authorization).
Detailed Information
Joliet removed electric bikes and scooters from its prohibited-vehicle list in July 2022, letting personal devices ride on city streets so long as they cannot exceed 25 mph—part of a broader crackdown on gas dirt bikes while accommodating legitimate micromobility users. The State of Illinois then layered in Public Act 103‑0899 (SB 1960), effective Aug. 9 2024, which defines “low-speed electric scooters” (<100 lb, ≤10 mph design speed) and says they may only operate where a municipality authorizes them, on roads posted 35 mph or below, and with single riders who are at least 18 years old. The act also exempts low-speed scooters from titling/registration but requires front lights, rear reflectors, working brakes, no passengers, and sober operation. Joliet hasn’t issued its own share permits yet, so residents should treat the state statute plus the city’s 25 mph cap as the governing rules for privately owned scooters until a local license program debuts.
Official References
Updated on November 10th, 2025
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