It is unlawful for any person to operate a golf cart/UTV on village roadways where:
(A) The operator does not have in his possession a valid, current and un-revoked, state-issued driver’s license;
(B) The operator does not have in his possession a valid, current and un-revoked permit issued to the operator by the village;
(C) The motorized golf cart/UTV is being operated during inclement weather or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or other condition, or at any time when there is insufficient light to clearly see persons or vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet;
(D) The motorized golf cart/UTV is not equipped with the required equipment described under § 73.06 above;
(E) The operator does not have proof of current insurance coverage as provided in § 73.05 above;
(F) The operator fails to observe all traffic laws and regulations, except when those provisions cannot reasonably be applied to golf carts/UTVs;
(G) The operator is under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other intoxicating compounds, or any combination thereof, pursuant to ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, §§ 11-500 through 11-502;
(H) The operator does not have the headlight and tail lamps lighted;
(I) The motorized golf cart/UTV is traveling at a speed greater than 20 mph;
(J) The golf cart/UTV is being operated on sidewalks or village parks, other than parking lots;
(K) The golf cart/UTV is being operated on a federal or state highway, other than to cross State Route 48 at intersections in a path 90 degrees to State Route 48;
(L) The golf cart/UTV is being operated on a street with a speed limit of over 30 mph;
(M) The motorized golf cart/UTV is being operated in an unsafe or reckless manner; or
(N) Operation of the golf cart/UTV violates any provision of this chapter.
(Ord. 09-04-06-02, passed 4-6-2009; Ord. 14-12-01-9, passed 12-1-2014)