(A) No person shall operate a qualified golf cart or recreational off-highway vehicle without first obtaining a permit from the City Clerk as provided herein. Permits shall be granted annually, effective April 1 through March 31. The cost of the permit is $50. Insurance coverage and valid driver's license shall be verified when obtaining and renewing a permit.
(B) Every application for a permit shall be made on a form supplied by the city and shall contain the following information:
(1) Name and address of applicant;
(2) Name of liability insurance carrier;
(3) Valid driver's license number;
(4) The serial number, make, model and description of golf cart or recreational off-highway vehicle;
(5) Signed waiver of liability by applicant releasing the city and agreeing to indemnify and hold the city harmless from any and all future claims resulting from the operation of their golf cart or recreational off-highway vehicle on the city streets;
(6) Photocopy of applicable liability insurance coverage card or insurance form completed by insurance agent specifically for the vehicle to be operated pursuant to the permit;
(7) Such other information as the city may require.
(C) No permit shall be granted unless the following conditions are met:
(1) The vehicle must be inspected by the Chief of Police (or designee) to insure that the vehicle is safe to operate on city streets and is in compliance with this subchapter and with the State of Illinois Motor Vehicle Code;
(2) A physically handicapped applicant must submit a certificate signed by the physician, certifying that the applicant is able to safely operate a qualified golf cart or recreational off-highway vehicle on city streets;
(3) The applicant must provide evidence of insurance in compliance with the provisions of the Illinois Statutes regarding minimum liability insurance for passenger motor vehicles to be operated on the roads of the State of Illinois.
(D) The city may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon a finding that the holder thereof has violated any provision of this subchapter or there is evidence that permittee cannot safely operate a qualified golf cart or recreational off-highway vehicle on the designated roadways.
(Ord. 3149, passed 11-14-2017)