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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DougC" data-source="post: 84818">You should check the definitions portion of your state's motor vehicle code. In IL, the terms "motor vehicle" and "motorized vehicle" have two quite different meanings. If the bike path says "no motorized vehicles", then you cannot ride your motorized bike there.  If it only says "no MOTOR vehicles", then go ahead and ride, it's legal--because the state already told you that your bicycle was not a "motor vehicle". An individual cop might not know that, but if you calmly explain the situation as you were told, they'll likely let you off the first time and research the matter on their end--police do not like to write tickets incorrectly, that simply get tossed out in court. ,,,,,,,You should try to be considerate of pedestrians however--because if the sign now says "no motor vehicles" and enough people complain about nearly getting run over, the signs may soon be changed to say "no motorized vehicles". The rules for electric-assist vehicles for handicapped persons are an entirely different matter. The IL motor vehicle code specifies that they can be used anywhere pedestrians are allowed, but then, such types of vehicles can have a top speed of no more than 12 MPH at all. If it's in or part of a public park, then you have to ask the park rangers or manager. Your state's motor vehicle code only applies to public roads. That doesn't include roadways inside parks, and parks can make their own use rules any way they want. ~</blockquote>

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