New e-bike law could help legalize those 30 and 40+ MPH ‘grey-zone’ bikes

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By Micah TollJun 4, 2026, 9:54 am182 ptsTrendingTop
Illinois is on the verge of adopting a major update to its e-bike laws, and unlike many recent proposals around the country, this one doesn’t simply focus on traditional electric bicycles. In addition to the traditional 3-class electric bicycle system, it also sets in place a path forward for out-of-class…

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