Golf carts and UTVs may only be operated on streets within the Village of Cerro Gordo in accordance with the following rules and regulations:
A. Any person who operates a golf cart or UTV in the Village of Cerro Gordo takes full responsibility for all liability associated with operating the golf cart and/or UTV.
B. Any person who operates a golf cart or UTV must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle issued by Illinois or any other state.
C. Any person who operates a golf cart or UTV must possess proof of liability insurance.
D. Golf carts and UTVs may be driven on streets at any hour.
E. Golf carts and UTVs shall have its headlight and tail lamps lighted at all times when operated on Village streets.
F. Golf carts and UTVs may not be operated when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or other conditions or at any time when there is insufficient light to clearly see persons and vehicles on the roadway at a distance of five hundred feet (500').
G. Golf carts and UTVs may not be operated on sidewalks or Village parks other than parking areas.
H. Golf carts and UTVs may be operated on Village streets which have a posted speed limit of thirty five (35) miles per hour or less.
I. Golf carts and UTVs may not be operated on the following national or State highways except to cross said highways at intersections in a path ninety degrees (90°) to said highways: State Highway 105, State Highway 32.
J. Golf carts and UTVs must be equipped with brakes, a steering apparatus, tires, a rearview mirror, front and rear red reflectorized warning devices, a slow moving vehicle emblem on the rear of the cart and UTV in conformity with section 12-709 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, a headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the front, a tail lamp that emits a red light visible from at least one hundred feet (100') from the rear, brake lights, and turn signals.
K. Any person who operates a golf cart or UTV on the streets in the Village of Cerro Gordo must adhere to all applicable State laws, concerning the possession and use of alcoholic beverages, and all other illegal drugs, as well as all other State traffic laws.
L. Golf cart and UTV drivers must yield the right-of-way to overtaking vehicles at all times.
M. The maximum occupancy of golf carts or UTVs traveling on Village streets will be one person per bucket seat or three (3) people per bench seat.
N. Children must be properly seated while a golf cart or UTV is in motion and may not be transported in a negligent manner.
O. Golf carts and UTVs are only allowed to park in handicapped parking spaces if the driver or at least one passenger has a valid handicap parking sticker.
P. No modifications may be made to the golf cart or UTV suspension.
Q. All golf carts and UTVs operated on the streets must be inspected by the Chief of Police of the Village of Cerro Gordo or his/her designee and must have valid permit documentation from the Cerro Gordo Police Department. (Ord. 621-2017, 3-20-2017)