All persons wishing to operate a golf cart or a utility terrain vehicle on the city streets must ensure, compliance with the following requirements:
(A) Proof of current liability insurance;
(B) Must be certified with the city and have the vehicles certified with the city by inspection by the Chief of Police or designated representative;
(C) Must comply with the published Rules Concerning Alternate Transportation For the City of Johnston City, as periodically updated;
(D) Must have city decal on the rear of the vehicle;
(E) Must have current, valid Illinois driver’s license;
(F) Golf carts must be equipped as follows:
(1) Horn;
(2) Brakes and brake lights;
(3) Turn signals;
(4) A steering wheel apparatus;
(5) Tires;
(6) Rearview mirror;
(7) Driver and passenger seat belts;
(8) Approved “slow moving vehicle” emblem on the rear of the vehicle;
(625 ILCS 5/12-709);
(9) Headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of 300 feet to the front of which illuminate when in operation;
(10) Tail lamp that emits red light visible from at least 100 feet from the rear which must be illuminated when in operation; and
(G) Utility terrain vehicles must be equipped as follows:
(1) Brakes and brake lights;
(2) Turn signals on the front and rear;
(3) A steering wheel apparatus;
(4) Tires;
(5) Rearview mirror;
(6) Driver and passenger seat belts;
(7) Approved “slow moving vehicle” emblem on the rear of the vehicle;
(625 ILCS 5/12-709);
(8) Headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of 300 feet to the front of which illuminate when in operation;
(9) Tail lamp that emits red light visible from at least 100 feet from the rear which must be illuminated when in operation; and
(H) Must obey all traffic laws of the state and the city;
(I) Must be 18 years of age;
(J) Must be operated only on city streets, except where prohibited;
(K) May not be operated on Illinois Route 37 during the hours 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on days which school is in session, except to cross highway at any intersection;
(L) Must not be operated in excess of posted speed limit and, with respect to utility terrain vehicles and golf carts, may not exceed 25 mph;
(M) A person operating or is in actual physical control of a golf cart or utility terrain vehicle as described herein on a roadway while under the influence is subject to 625 ILCS 5/11-500 through 11-502;
(625 ILCS 5/11-1426.1)
(N) Golf carts and utility terrain vehicles shall not be operated on sidewalks or in village parks other than parking areas; and
(O) Golf carts and utility terrain vehicles may not be operated on streets and highways and roads under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation.
(Ord. 06-10, passed 5-11-2010) Penalty, see § 77.99