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A. Required: It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to own or operate, or to cause or permit any of its agents or employees to use or operate a motor vehicle (car, motorcycle, motorized bicycle, recreational vehicle, van, truck or any motorized vehicle) registered by the state without paying the required village vehicle tax where:
1. The state registration shows an address within the corporate limits of the village or, in the alternative;
2. Where such motor vehicle is customarily garaged, stored or parked overnight within the corporate limits of the village and does not have affixed thereto evidence of a valid vehicle license issued by the local governmental entity where it is registered by the state.
B. Amount:
1. All households, whether single-family or multi-family or owned or rented, and corporate entities of whatever nature, located in the village, shall pay a yearly tax of twenty dollars ($20.00) covering their motor vehicle tax liability except as stated in subsections B2 and B4 of this section. The vehicle tax will be billed in one installment on the customer's sewer and water bills in the month of March each year.
2. Any households, whether single-family or multi-family or owned or rented, and corporate entities of whatever nature, located in the village, having more than two (2) vehicles, shall pay an additional yearly vehicle tax of ten dollars ($10.00) per vehicle for each vehicle in excess of two (2).
3. Subject to the provisions of subsection B4 of this section, the following reduced vehicle taxes shall apply:
a. Any household having a senior resident(s) (65 years of age or older) to whom a motor vehicle is registered shall pay a yearly vehicle tax of two dollars ($2.00) for any such vehicle, and an additional yearly vehicle tax of two dollars ($2.00) for each additional vehicle registered to such senior resident.
b. Any household or corporate entity where the residents or entity does not own a motor vehicle or regularly garage, store or park a motor vehicle overnight in the village shall not pay a yearly vehicle tax.
c. Any household or corporate entity where the residents or entity owns only one motor vehicle meeting the criteria of subsection A of this section shall pay a yearly vehicle tax equal to ten dollars ($10.00).
4. Any household or corporate entity seeking a reduced rate as specified in subsection B3 of this section shall fill out an application and provide proof sufficient to the village of their meeting the criteria for the lower vehicle tax on a yearly basis before May 1.
C. Reservation Of Right To Collect Additional Vehicle Taxes: The village's acceptance of payment under this section does not represent an accord and satisfaction of the tax liability hereunder. The village reserves the right to pursue collection of additional vehicle taxes if it determines that an insufficient amount has been paid under this section. Fees and penalties accruing for late payment of any installment of the vehicle tax or the failure to pay any installment of the vehicle tax shall be governed by section 1-9-10 of this code.
D. Vehicle Stickers: Should any household or business desire a sticker for their vehicle(s), they may obtain a village sticker at the village hall.
E. Use Of Revenues: All revenue derived from vehicle taxes, except actual cost of collection and disbursement, shall be kept in a separate fund and used for improving, repairing or maintaining the streets and other public roadways of the village. (Ord. 14-01-01, 1-8-2014)
A. Overtime Violations: An overtime violation shall be prosecuted via a ticket initially issued at the rate shown as a first offense on the schedule of fines set forth in subsection 1-3-1A of this code. If the fine is not paid within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of the ticket the violation will be considered to be a second offense. If the fine is not paid within twenty eight (28) days of the issuance of the ticket, the violation will be considered to be a third offense. Each ticketing of a subject vehicle shall be considered as a separate offense.
B. Other Violations: Whoever violates any provision of this title relating to parking shall be fined as provided in the schedule of fines set forth in subsection 1-3-1A of this code for each offense. In the event the violation shall be for an offense that is not listed on the said schedule, the fine shall be set pursuant to the general penalty provided for in section 1-3-1 of this code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this subsection shall not apply to the fines or penalties imposed for violating section 7-3-19 of this code. (Ord. 10-04-08, 4-5-2010; amd. Ord. 24-03-16, 3-15-2024)
Unless otherwise provided, whoever violates any provision of this title shall be fined as provided in the general penalty in section 1-3-1 of this code for each offense. Each day's violation shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 10-04-07, 4-5-2010)
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)
A. Definitions: The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Subsection shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ACCESS-CONTROLLE D HIGHWAY: Every highway, street or roadway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access to or from the same except at such points only and in such manner as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street or roadway.
ACT: The Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act (625 ILCS 40/1-1 et seq.), including amendments thereto.
CHIEF OF POLICE: The chief of police of the village or his or her designee.
DEPARTMENT: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
HIGHWAY: The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY: Any highway which now is, or shall hereafter be, a part of the national system of interstate and defense highways within Illinois.
OPERATE: To ride in or on, other than as a passenger, use or control the operation of a snowmobile in any manner, whether or not the snowmobile is under way.
OPERATOR: Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile.
OWNER: A person, other than a lien holder, having title to a snowmobile. The term includes a person entitled to the use or possess a snowmobile subject to an interest in another person, reserved or created by agreement and securing payment or performance of an obligation, but the term excludes a lessee under a lease not intended as security.
ROADWAY: That portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder. In the event a highway includes two (2) or more separate roadways the term "roadway" refers to any such roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively.
SNOWMOBILE: A self-propelled device designed for travel on snow or ice or natural terrain steered by skis or runners, and supported in part by skis, belts, or cleats.
WILDLIFE: The meaning set forth in Section 1.2t of the Wildlife Code (520 ILCS 5/1.2t).
B. Inspections: police officers of the village may stop and inspect any snowmobile operating within the village at any time for the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this Section or the Act.
C. General Operation Regulations: It is lawful for any person to drive or operate a snowmobile within the village on a marked trail approved by the appropriate governing authority; provided the snowmobile shall be operated in accordance with this Section and/or the rules and regulations established by the Department. It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile in the following ways:
1. At a rate of speed too fast for conditions. The fact that the speed of the snowmobile does not exceed the applicable maximum speed limit allowed does not relieve the operator from the duty to decrease speed as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or object within legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care.
2. In a careless, reckless, or negligent manner. For purposes of this Subsection, careless, reckless or negligent manner includes, without limitation:
a. Driving on public school grounds, parks, playgrounds, recreational areas or other public open spaces without written permission from the proper public authority to do so;
b. Driving in a manner to create loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise in a manner that disturbs or interferes with the peace;
c. Driving in a negligent manner so as to endanger the safety of any person or the property of another;
d. Driving on or across any public sidewalk without written permission from the proper authority to do so; and
e. Driving on or within the right of way of any public road, street, or highway without written permission from the proper public authority to do so, unless otherwise allowed in Subsection D.
3. At any time without at least one (1) lighted headlamp and one (1) lighted tail lamp on the snowmobile.
4. Within any nature preserve.
5. On the tracks or right of way of an operating railroad.
6. In any tree nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock or creates a substantial risk thereto.
7. On private property, without the written consent of the owner or lessee thereof. Any person operating a snowmobile upon private property of another shall stop and identify himself upon the request of the landowner or his duly authorized representative and, if requested to do so by the landowner, shall promptly remove the snowmobile from the premises.
D. Operation on Highways: It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile on a highway in the village except as follows:
1. On highways other than interstate highways and fully or limited access-controlled highways snowmobiles may make a direct crossing provided:
a. The crossing is made at an angle of approximately ninety degrees (90º) to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
b. The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before crossing a roadway; and
c. The operator yields the right of way to all oncoming traffic which constitutes a hazard.
2. On highways other than interstate highways and fully or limited access-controlled highways snowmobiles may be operated on roadways when it is necessary to cross a bridge or culvert or when it is impracticable to gain immediate access to an area adjacent to a highway where a snowmobile is to be operated.
3. The chief of police has the ability to designate public highways or streets within the village's jurisdiction as egress and ingress routes for the use of snowmobiles. The village shall erect and maintain signs giving proper notice of such ingress and egress routes.
E. Other Prohibitions:
1. No person, except persons permitted by law, shall operate or ride any snowmobile with any firearm in his possession unless it is unloaded and enclosed in a carrying case, or any bow unless it is unstrung in a carrying case.
2. No person shall operate any snowmobile emitting pollutants in accordance with standards established pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/1 et seq.).
3. No person shall deposit from a snowmobile on the snow, ice or ground surface, trash, glass, garbage, insoluble material or other offensive matter.
4. No person shall use a snowmobile to take, pursue or intentionally harass or disturb wildlife, except such restriction shall not apply to any person acting to protect livestock from predatory animals.
5. A person may not operate a snowmobile within the village during any period when his or her privilege to operate a snowmobile is suspended or revoked in this state or by another state, a federal agency or by a province of Canada.
F. Youthful Operators:
1. No person under ten (10) years of age may operate a snowmobile in the village, other than machines designed for use by small children primarily as a toy and used only on private property and not on any public use trail.
2. Persons at least ten (10) and less than twelve (12) years of age may operate a snowmobile in the village only if they are either accompanied on the snowmobile by a parent or guardian or a person at least eighteen (18) years of age designated by a parent or guardian.
3. Persons at least twelve (12) and less than sixteen (16) years of age may operate a snowmobile in the village only if they are either accompanied on the snowmobile by a parent or guardian or a person at least sixteen (16) years of age designated by a parent or guardian, or such operator is in possession of a certificate issued by the Department authorizing the holder to operate snowmobiles.
4. Any person who operates a snowmobile on a highway within the village as provided in Subsection D shall:
a. Possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license; or
b. Possess a safety certificate issued by the Department.
Any such person less than sixteen (16) years of age shall also be under the immediate supervision of a parent or guardian or a person at least eighteen (18) years of age designated by the parent or guardian.
G. Equipment: All snowmobiles operating within the village shall be equipped as set forth in Section 4-1 of the Act (625 ILCS 40/4-1).
H. Registration and Insurance: Any snowmobile operated in the village shall be registered and covered by a liability insurance policy in accordance with the provisions of Article III of the Act.
I. Penalty: Any person or entity violating any provision of this Section 7-1-6 shall be fined not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) on the first offense and two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for each subsequent offense. In addition, police officers of the village may seize and impound, at the owner's expense, any snowmobile involved in an accident or otherwise authorized pursuant to the provisions of the Act.
J. Exceptions:
1. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to prohibit the village from designating a special snowmobile event after approval by the Chief of Police.
2. The prohibitions in this Section shall not apply to snowmobiles used by law enforcement, fire departments, public utilities or other governmental entities while carrying out their duties.
3. Snowmobile trails within the village shall be used for access to and from adjacent trails and there shall be no stopping or congregating upon said trails. Only those public right of ways or parts thereof, designated as snowmobiles trails shall be used for the operation of snowmobiles in the village and, except as set forth in Subsection D, no snowmobile shall be operated on any other street within the village.
4. Snowmobiles used only on international or national competition circuits in events for which written permission has been obtained from the village by the sponsoring or sanctioning body are exempt from the provisions of this Section.
5. The chief of police shall have the authority to grant written exceptions to this Section as is deemed necessary by the chief of police in his or her sole discretion. (Ord. 24-03-17, 3-15-2024)
For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall be applicable:
HANDS FREE DEVICE: A device that either:
A. Is external to a mobile telephone, and which allows the user to communicate verbally through the telephone without touching the telephone, or
B. Is an internal speaker/microphone which allows the user to communicate verbally through the telephone without touching the telephone.
MOBILE TELEPHONE: A cellular, analog, wireless or digital telephone capable of sending or receiving telephonic communications via radio waves.
ON BOARD COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE: A communication system or device that is hardwired into a motor vehicle.
USE: Communicating verbally through a mobile telephone. (Ord. 11-06-06, 6-20-2011)
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