VEH CD-LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BIKE Senate SponsorsSen. J. Bradley Burzynski 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die 625 ILCS 5/1-140.10 new625 ILCS 5/1-146from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-146625 ILCS 5/11-1516 newAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines a low-speed electric bicycle as a 2 or 3-wheeled device with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (one horsepower), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 miles per hour. Excludes low-speed electric bicycles from the definition of "motor vehicle". Provides that a person may operate a low-speed electric bicycle only if the person has a valid current Illinois driver's license, regardless of classification, and the person is at least 16 years of age. Prohibits operation of a low-speed electric bicycle at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour upon any highway, street, or roadway. Prohibits operation of a low-speed electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Provides that, except as otherwise provided, the provisions of the Article of the Code dealing with bicycles also apply to low-speed electric bicycles. 2/20/2009SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. J. Bradley Burzynski 2/20/2009SenateFirst Reading 2/20/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die