(A) Any person who operates a golf cart or UTV in the city takes full responsibility for all liability associated with operating a golf cart or UTV.
(B) Any person who operates a golf cart or UTV must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle issued by this or any other state.
(C) No person shall operate and no owner shall permit another person to operate a golf cart or UTV on a city street unless: the golf cart or UTV is covered by a liability insurance policy, as required by § 7-601 of the State Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/7-601), and the operator of the golf cart or UTV carries with him or her proof of liability insurance, as required by § 7-602 of the State Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/7-602).
(D) Golf carts or UTVs shall only be allowed to be operated on city streets between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset, as established by the National Weather Service.
(E) No person shall operate a golf cart or UTV on a city street in excess of 20 mph.
(F) Golf carts or UTVs may not be operated on State Highway 96 except to cross said highway at the intersection of Broadway Street in a path 90 degrees or as direct as possible across said highway. Golf carts or UTVs may not be operated on U.S. Highway 136 except to cross said highway at the intersection of 17th Street or 9th Street in a path 90 degrees or as direct as possible across said highway.
(G) Golf carts and UTVs shall have their headlights and taillights lighted at all times when operated on city streets.
(H) 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 500 feet.
(I) Golf carts and UTVs may not be operated on the sidewalk.
(J) Golf cart and UTV drivers must yield the right-of-way to overtaking vehicles at all times.
(K) Any person who operates a golf cart or UTV on the streets of the city must adhere to all applicable state laws concerning the possession and use of alcoholic beverages and all illegal drugs as well as all other state traffic laws.
(L) The maximum occupancy of golf carts and UTVs traveling on village streets shall be equal to the amount of safety belts or passenger restraints in the golf cart or UTV.
(M) Each driver and passenger of a golf cart or UTV shall wear a properly fastened and adjusted seat safety belt (625 ILCS 5/12-603.1). Children must be secured in a child restraint system as required pursuant to the Child Passenger Protection Act (625 ILCS 25/1 et seq.).
(N) Golf carts and UTVs are only allowed to park in handicapped parking spaces if the driver or at least one passenger has a valid handicapped parking sticker.
(O) The operator of a golf cart or UTV shall obey all ordinances of the city and all provisions of the State Vehicle Code, as amended from time to time.
(Ord. 2 (Series 2014-2015), passed 5-19-2014) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 625 ILCS 5/7-601, 625 ILCS 5/7-602, 625 ILCS 5/12-603.1, and 625 ILCS 25/1 et seq.