All persons wishing to operate a golf cart on the city streets must ensure compliance with the following requirements:
(A) Must show proof of current liability insurance;
(B) Must obtain city permit as specified in § 76.04;
(C) Must display city decal on the rear of the vehicle;
(D) Must have a current, valid Illinois driver’s license and be over age 18;
(E) Golf carts must be equipped as follows:
(1) Brakes and brake lights;
(2) A steering wheel apparatus;
(3) Tires;
(4) Rearview mirror;
(5) Approved “slow moving vehicle” emblem on the rear of the vehicle (625 ILCS 5/12-709);
(6) Red reflector warning device in the front and a red reflector warning device in the rear;
(7) Headlights that emit a white light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the front, which must illuminate when in operation;
(8) Tail lamps that emit a red light visible from at least 100 feet from the rear which must be illuminated when in operation;
(9) Turn signals; and
(10) Any additional requirements which may be amended to 625 ILCS 5/11-1426.1 et seq., or any other provision of the State Vehicle Code.
(F) Must obey all traffic laws of the state and the city;
(G) Must be operated only on city streets, except where prohibited;
(H) Must not operate on State Highway 17 (Fifth Street) or State Highway 26 (Prairie Street). Crossing will be prohibited from State Highway 26 (Prairie Street) west on State Highway 17 (Fifth Street) with the exception of the alley between Main Street and Marina Drive running north and south from Fourth Street to Seventh Street;
(I) Vehicle must not be capable of exceeding 25 mph and must observe posted speed limits;
(J) A person operating or who is in actual physical control of a golf cart as described herein on a roadway while under the influence is subject to 625 ILCS 5/11-500 through 5/11-502; and
(K) Golf carts may not be operated on streets and highways and roads under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation (State Highway 17 (Fifth Street) and State Highway 26 (Prairie Street)).
(Ord. 2009-3, passed 7-13-2009; Ord. 2010-4, passed 6-14-2010; Ord. 2012-8, passed 7-9-2012) Penalty, see § 76.99