All persons wishing to operate a non-highway vehicle that is a golf cart, all-terrain vehicle, or recreational off-highway vehicle on the Village streets must comply with the following requirements, unless otherwise specifically authorized by formal action of the Village Board:
A. Apply for and receive a permit issued by the Village.
B. Have and maintain proof of current liability insurance.
C. Have the vehicle inspected by the Chief of Police or his duly authorized designee and receive a certification or permit from the Village.
D. Comply with the published “Rules Concerning Alternate Transportation for the Village”, as periodically updated.
E. Have a decal or registration approved by the Village on the rear of the vehicle.
F. Have a copy of the permit issued by the Village, valid registration, and valid insurance in the non-highway vehicle at all times.
G. Have a current, valid Illinois driver’s license.
H. Be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
I. The non-highway vehicle must be equipped with a minimum of the following properly operating and appropriate equipment:
1. Brakes and brake lights;
2. Turn signals on the front and rear of the vehicle;
3. A steering wheel apparatus;
4. Tires;
5. Rearview mirror;
6. Red reflectorized warning devices on the front and rear of the vehicle;
7. Seat belts if the vehicle has manufactured rollover protection;
9. Headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the front which illuminates when in operation;
10. Taillamp that emits red light visible from at least one hundred feet (100') from the rear which must be illuminated when in operation; and
11. Any additional requirements which may be required by the Illinois Vehicle Code.
J. Must obey all traffic laws of the State of Illinois and the Village of Heyworth.
K. Must be operated only on Village streets that have posted speed limits that are thirty-five (35) miles per hour or less, except where prohibited.
L. May not be operated on U.S. Highway 136 or any other Illinois Department of Transportation highway, county highway, or road district highway except to cross the roadways at any intersection and provided further that:
1. the crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the street, road or highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
2. the non-highway vehicle is brought to a complete stop before attempting a crossing;
3. the operator of the non-highway vehicle yields the right of way to all pedestrian and vehicular traffic which constitutes a hazard; and
4. that when crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of the highway with another public street, road, or highway.
M. Must not be operated in excess of posted speed limits and, with respect to all-terrain vehicles, may not exceed twenty-five (25) miles per hour.
N. A person operating or is in actual physical control of a golf cart, all-terrain vehicle, or recreational off-highway vehicle as described herein on a roadway while under the influence is subject to 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-500 through 5/11-502 et al.
O. Non-highway vehicles shall not be operated on sidewalks or in the Village parks other than parking areas.
P. All non-highway vehicles shall be limited to the number of passengers permitted per the manufacturer’s requirements.
Q. Must comply with all other standards and requirements set forth by the manufacturer. (Ord. 2013-42, 10-3-2013; amd. Ord. 2022-16, 4-21-2022; Ord. 2023-45, 10-19-2023; Ord. 2023-49, 11-2-2023)
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