CHAPTER 12
GOLF CARTS AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES

SECTION:

9-12-1: Definitions

9-12-2: Vehicle Requirements

9-12-3: Restrictions

9-12-4: Operation Of Golf Carts/Recreational Off Highway Vehicle/UTV

9-12-5: Annual Registration Of Golf Carts/Recreational Off Highway Vehicle/UTV

9-12-6: Inspection Of Vehicles

9-12-7: Mandatory Insurance

9-12-8: Operation Limited To Licensed Drivers

9-12-9: Other Laws, Regulations, And Ordinances

9-12-10: Use Under The Influence

9-12-11: Revocation Or Denial Of Registration

9-12-12: Penalty

9-12-1: DEFINITIONS:

As used in this chapter, the following words, terms and titles shall have the following meanings:

GOLF CART: A vehicle specifically designed and intended for the purposes of transporting one or more persons and their golf clubs or maintenance equipment while engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play of golf, or maintaining the condition of the grounds on a public or private golf course as defined by 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-123.9 and 11-1426.1(a)(2) of the Illinois vehicle code.

RECREATIONAL OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE/UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE (UTV): Any motorized off highway device designed to travel primarily off highway, sixty four inches (64") or less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of two thousand (2,000) pounds or less, traveling on four (4) or more nonhighway tires, designed with a nonstraddle seat and a steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawn mowers defined by 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-168.8 and 5/11-1426.1(a)(4) of the Illinois vehicle code and go-carts. (Ord. 4029, 5-3-2016)

9-12-2: VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:

All vehicles allowed to operate on city streets pursuant to this chapter, shall be equipped with all of the safety systems and equipment as required by the Illinois vehicle code 1 including: seat belts for every passenger, horn, brakes, a steering apparatus, tires, a rearview mirror, red reflectorized warning devices in the front and rear, a slow moving emblem on the rear of the vehicle as required in section 12-709 of the Illinois vehicle code, 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/12-709, a headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the front, a taillamp that emits a red light visible from at least one hundred feet (100') from the rear, brake lights, turn signals, a windshield, and any and all other safety equipment required to be installed and operational on such vehicles as set forth in said statute. (Ord. 4046, 10-18-2016)

 

Notes

1	1. 625 ILCS 5/11-1426.1.

9-12-3: RESTRICTIONS:

All-terrain vehicles (ATV) as defined in the Illinois vehicle code, go-carts, and all other vehicles that do not meet the requirements set forth in this chapter are not authorized on the roadways of the city of Canton. (Ord. 4029, 5-3-2016)