Golf carts and UTVs may only be operated on streets within the city, but only in strict compliance with the following rules and regulations:
A. Any person who operates a golf cart or UTV in the city takes full responsibility for all liability associated with operating the golf cart.
B. Any person who operates a golf cart or UTV must be at least sixteen years of age and possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle by Illinois or any other state.
C. Any person who operates a golf cart or UTV must possess proof of liability insurance for personal injury and property damage with limits of liability not less than the minimum required by the State of Illinois for passenger vehicles.
D. Golf carts and UTVs may be driven on the dedicated streets and alleys in the city from January 1 to December 31.
E. A golf cart or UTV shall have its headlight and tail lamps lighted at all times when operated on city streets as required by the ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-201 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
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.
G. Golf carts and UTVs may not be operated other than on dedicated streets, alleys and parking areas within the city.
H. Golf carts and UTVs may not be operated on city streets which have a posted speed limit of thirty-five miles per hour or more. This section does not prohibit golf carts from crossing a road or street at the intersection where the road or street has a posted speed limit of more than thirty-five miles per hour.
I. Golf carts and UTVs may only be operated on the following national or state highways, specifically Route 9 and Route 1, when crossing said highways at a ninety degree angle.
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 in conformity with ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12- 709 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, a headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the front, a tail lamp that emits a red light visible from at least one hundred feet from the rear, brake lights, and turn signals, a seat belt for any or all rear facing seated passengers.
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 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 city streets will be one person per bucket seat or two people per bench seat.
N. Children must be properly seated and seat belted (on rear facing seat) while golf cart or UTV is in motion and may not be transported in a negligent manner.
O. Golf carts and UTVs shall not park in handicapped parking spaces unless the driver or at least one passenger has a valid handicap parking sticker.
P. The owner of any and all golf carts or UTVs to be operated on the streets must fill out and sign an affidavit of compliance for safety reasons every year swearing to that the golf cart is in compliance with Chapter 10.42 and state laws regarding minimum safety standards, in order to obtain a valid permit documentation from the city.
(Ord. 2022-9, 2022; Ord. 2017-9, 2017; Ord. 2017-8, 2016; Ord. 2015-1, 2013; Ord. 2010-15 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2010-3 § 2, 2010).