Utility vehicles shall not be operated on any public road within the town except in accordance with the following rules and regulations:
(A) Utility vehicles can be driven only upon the following town-maintained roads:
(1) Chestnut Way;
(2) Grassy Gap Loop;
(3) Lake Road;
(4) Lakeledge Road.
(B) Utility vehicles must be equipped with rear vision mirrors.
(C) Drivers of utility vehicles must have a valid driver's license.
(D) Drivers of utility vehicles shall stay to the far right of the traveled portion of the road and yield the right-of-way to overtaking vehicles.
(E) Proof of liability insurance, specifically providing for coverage of a utility vehicle operated off the premises of an individual property, must be provided prior to registration of a utility vehicle as set forth herein.
(F) Brake lights must operate independently from the tail lights while operating a utility vehicle on a town street or roadway.
(G) Utility vehicles shall be equipped with a mechanically operated horn capable of emitting a sound between 75 decibels and 95 decibels in loudness at 20 feet.
(H) Utility vehicles shall be equipped with reflectors permanently affixed to each side of the utility vehicle, which shall be yellow/amber near the front bumper and red near the rear bumper. Each reflector shall be a minimum of three-quarters inch in height and two inches in length.
(I) All utility vehicles must be inspected by the Police Department annually before traveling on the public roads. The Department shall charge a fee established by Town Council per inspection and issue visible proof of compliance that can be attached to the utility vehicle. The master schedule of fees is maintained in the Clerk's office.
(J) No utility vehicle may be operated upon a public street or right-of-way unless it has first been inspected by the Police Department and conspicuously bears a current and valid decal issued by the Police Department.
(K) The maximum occupancy of a utility vehicle traveling on town roads shall be one person per seat.
(L) All applicable state laws will be adhered to, including the possession and use of alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages shall not be consumed while any Utility Vehicle is in motion. No open containers shall be possessed on a Utility Vehicle while the Utility Vehicle is in motion.
(M) No utility vehicle shall exceed a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour while being operated on any town-maintained road.
(N) Head lights and tail lights shall be turned on at all times while operating a utility vehicle on a town street or roadway.
(O) Utility vehicles may only be driven on town roads or streets during daylight hours. For purposes of this section, DAYLIGHT HOURS means one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour before sunset.
(P) No individual shall operate a utility vehicle upon a public street or right-of-way with an occupant in a rear-facing seat.
(Q) No individual under the age of 18 shall operate a utility vehicle upon a public street or right-of-way.
(R) Utility vehicles may only be operated upon town roads or streets from March 15 through November 30.
(S) Use of utility vehicles by governmental or emergency management agencies are exempt from these regulations.
(Ord. 2019-03, passed 5-7-2019) Penalty, see § 72.99