The operation of off road vehicles are permitted within the boundaries of the town only upon compliance with the following requirements.
(A) No person shall operate an off road vehicle within the town boundaries without first completing each of the following provisions:
(1) The operator must have a valid identification card, operator's license, chauffeur's license or public passenger chauffeur's license issued by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles;
(2) The operator shall allow the Town Marshal or a representative of the office of the Town Marshal to inspect the off road vehicle; and
(3) The operator shall provide the Town Marshal or a representative of the office of the Town Marshal with proof of financial responsibility.
(B) The Town Marshal or a representative of the office of the Town Marshal shall issue a three digit identification number to the operator of the off road vehicle after all of the requirements of division (A) have been met. The identification number shall be placed on all four sides of the off road vehicle in a visible location, using three-inch numbers for all off road vehicles except for utility terrain vehicles wherein the identification number shall be placed on the rear of the vehicle in a visible location.
(C) The operator of all off road vehicles, except for utility terrain vehicles, shall place a slow moving vehicle sign on the rear of the off road vehicle.
(D) Off road vehicles shall only be operated on the streets and roadways of the town. Travel on Highways 28 and 67 shall be strictly restricted. The off road vehicles shall only travel across Highways 28 and 67. The off road vehicles shall only travel adjacent to Highways 28 and 67 for short distances in order to gain access to Town streets and highways.
(E) Off road vehicles shall not be operated on any sidewalk located within the town boundaries.
(F) The operator of the off road vehicle shall abide by and follow all Indiana motor vehicles laws.
(G) The operator of the off road vehicle shall yield to all motor vehicle traffic.
(Ord. 2010-5, passed 6-14-10; Am. Ord. 2013-15, passed 5-28-13)