A. Definitions: Whenever used in this Chapter, the following terms or phrases shall have the meanings set forth below, unless the context requires a different meaning.
AUTHORIZED HOLDER: A person with disabilities or a veteran with disabilities.
ELIGIBLE MOTOR VEHICLE: A motor vehicle properly displaying the registration plate or parking decal issued to an authorized holder. An eligible motor vehicle includes a motor vehicle properly displaying a disability license plate or a parking decal or device containing the international symbol of access issued to persons with disabilities by any local authority, state, district, territory or foreign country.
ILLINOIS VEHICLE CODE: Sections 625 ILCS 5/1, et. seq. as amended and supplemented.
OFFICIAL SIGN: A traffic sign designated under section 625 ILCS 5/11-301 of the Illinois Vehicle Code located at, near or adjacent to a parking space or area designating such space or area as reserved for one or more authorized holders.
PERSON WITH DISABILITIES: Has the same meaning as set forth in section 625 ILCS 5/1-159.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
VETERAN WITH DISABILITIES: A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who satisfies the requirements of section 625 ILCS 5/3-609 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
B. Unauthorized Use Of Parking Spaces Reserved For Handicapped Persons:
1. Unauthorized Use Prohibited: A person shall not park a motor vehicle in any on-street or off-street public or private parking space unless:
a. The motor vehicle is an eligible motor vehicle;
b. The authorized holder is present and enters or exits the eligible motor vehicle at the time the parking privilege is being used; and
c. An official sign is posted at the location specifically reserving the parking space for an eligible motor vehicle.
2. When a person is using the parking privileges for a person with disabilities or a veteran with disabilities, the parking decal or device must be displayed properly in the motor vehicle where it is clearly visible to law enforcement personnel, either hanging from the rearview mirror or placed on the dashboard of the motor vehicle in clear view.
3. Disability license plates and parking decals and devices are not transferable from person to person.
4. A person with an eligible motor vehicle is in violation of this section if:
a. The person is using the disability license plate or parking decal or device, but is not the authorized holder of the disability license plate or parking decal or device or is not transporting the authorized holder to or from the parking location; and
b. The person uses the disability license plate or parking decal or device to exercise privileges granted through the disability license plate or parking decals or devices under the Illinois Vehicle Code.
5. A driver of an eligible motor vehicle is in violation of this section if:
a. The person to whom the disability license plate or parking decal or device was issued is deceased; and
b. The driver uses the disability license plate or parking decal or device to exercise privileges granted through a disability license plate or parking decal or device under the Illinois Vehicle Code.
C. Removal Of Vehicles From On-Street And Off-Street Parking:
1. The village police may remove or have a third-party remove any motor vehicle parked in any on-street or off-street public or private parking stall or space in violation of this section.
2. Any person or local authority owning or operating any public or private off-street parking facility may, after notifying the village police, remove or have a third-party remove to the nearest garage or other place of safety any motor vehicle parked in a public or private parking stall or space in violation of this section. (Ord. 22-06-33, 6-8-2022)