Any and all off-road vehicles operated on the streets, alleys, or other publicly accessible places within the town must:
(A) At all times display a reflective slow moving vehicle emblem in accordance with I.C. 9-21-9-3, a red taillight or amber flashing lamp in accordance with I.C. 9-21-9-4, or a manufacturer-installed taillight;
(B) Have at least one operable front headlight on at all times, and have a functional rear-view mirror;
(C) Be operated by an individual who possesses a valid state issued driver's license;
(D) Be operated during daylight hours only, with daylight hours defined as the times required by Indiana statute for motorists not to be required to use headlights on motor vehicles;
(E) Not operate on state highways or on sidewalks, provided that a vehicle may cross the highway or a sidewalk at a 90 degree angle, if the operator does so safely and in the manner provided by state law as if he or she was a driver of a motor vehicle;
(F) Abide by all state laws and local ordinances, including all traffic laws that would otherwise apply to motor vehicles and noise ordinances;
(G) Have financial responsibility in effect with respect to the vehicle, with proof thereof in accordance with I.C. 9-25-4-4 in the state required minimum amounts set by I.C. 9-25-4-5;
(H) Have no more occupants than there are manufactured seats in the vehicle, and all occupants must be seated when the vehicle is in motion;
(I) Not be operated on the grounds of the town park;
(J) Be registered with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and display all required BMV plates and stickers; and
(K) Be operated in compliance with the Indiana Helmet Law and in compliance with all requirements of state law.
(Ord. 2021-3, passed 5-11-2021)