A. Definitions: For the purposes of the Section, "golf cart" shall have the meaning ascribed by Section 1-123.9 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-123.9).
B. Permitted Streets: Subject to the provisions of this Section, the operation of golf carts shall be permitted on the streets or designated routes authorized by the Village of Antioch within the Village's corporate boundaries.
C. Operation Regulations: Where authorized, the operation of a non-highway vehicle is subject to the following:
1. Permitted golf carts are allowed to operate from April 1st through December 1st of each year with a valid registration from the Village of Antioch.
2. A golf cart shall be subject to inspection by the Antioch Police Department prior to being operated on any of the permitted streets. A fee of $100.00 shall be assessed for the initial application/inspection of each golf cart followed by an annual re-inspection fee of $100.00 for the same vehicle each year thereafter.
a. Inspections will be held once monthly during permitted months of operation on dates designated by the Antioch Police Department. The Chief of Police may alter or adjust inspection schedules dependent on staffing needs.
3. A golf cart vehicle may only be operated on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less.
4. A golf cart may cross a road or street at an intersection where the street has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour.
5. A person may not operate a golf cart upon any street in the Village of Antioch unless he or she has a valid driver's license issued in his or her name by the Secretary of State or by a foreign jurisdiction.
6. A golf cart may not operate anywhere other than a designated roadway, and is not permitted to drive in public parks, on sidewalks or any private property.
7. Golf carts may only park in areas within the Village of Antioch where vehicles are legally allowed to park, and may not park upon any shoulder, grassy area, or right-of-way.
8. Golf Cart capacity may not exceed the capacity calculated by the manufacturer of the golf cart.
9. The operator of a golf cart shall yield the right of way to all pedestrians and emergency vehicles.
10. The operation of golf carts shall be in compliance with the provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-100, et seq.), as amended.
D. Vehicle Equipment: No golf cart may be operated on a roadway unless, at a minimum, it has the following: brakes, a steering apparatus, tires, a rearview mirror, red reflectorized warning devices in the front and rear, a slow moving emblem (as required of other vehicles in Section 12-709 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/12-709)) on the rear of the golf cart, a headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the front, a tail lamp that emits a red light visible from at least 100 feet from the rear, brake lights and turn signals.
1. When operated on a roadway, a golf cart shall have its headlight and tail lamps lighted as required by Section 12-201 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/12-201).
2. Every golf cart must affix an orange, slow moving vehicle emblem mounted with the triangle point up on the rear of the vehicle on or near the center line as stated above. Said emblem must display a valid Village of Antioch issued registration number, in block lettering no less than 2 inches tall in black or white reflective letters.
3. Every golf cart must display an annual Village of Antioch registration sticker.
E. Driving Under the Influence: A person who drives or is in actual physical control of a golf cart while under the influence shall be subject to Sections 11-500 through 11-502 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-500 - 5/11-502).
F. Insurance: Any person who operates a golf cart in the Village of Antioch shall be subject to the mandatory insurance requirements set forth in Article VI of Chapter 7 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/7-601, et seq.)
G. Penalty: Any person or entity violating any provision of this Section 7-1-5 shall be fined not less than $200.00 on the first offense and $250.00 on each subsequent offense, plus the Village of Antioch's cost of prosecution, including reasonable attorneys' fees. A fourth violation will result in the revocation or suspension of the Village of Antioch registration.
H. Suspension and/or Revocation: The Village of Antioch shall have the authority to suspend or revoke the registration of a golf cart, or prohibit any nonresident from operating a golf cart in the Village of Antioch in any of the following events:
1. When such registration, registration sticker, or permit was fraudulently or erroneously issued;
2. When a registered golf cart has been dismantled or wrecked or is not properly equipped;
3. When any required fees have not been paid to the Village of Antioch, and the same are not paid upon reasonable notice and demand;
4. When a registration card, registration sticker, number or permit is displayed upon a golf cart other than the one for which it is issued;
5. When the Village of Antioch receives a report, from the Police Department, that the owner of a golf cart has committed any offense arising from the operation of the golf cart on a 4th or subsequent violation within a calendar year.
I. Hearings: Any person receiving a violation under this Section, except for moving violations under the Illinois Vehicle Code, shall have an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the provisions of provisions of Article D of Title 1, Chapter 6 of this code. Any suspension or revocation of a privilege granted pursuant to this Section will be at the discretion of the hearing officer and/or upon the 4th or subsequent violation of this Section within a calendar year. (Ord. 22-12-60, 12-14-2022)