(a) No person shall operate an Under-speed vehicle, Utility vehicle or Mini-Truck on the streets within the Village of Loudonville unless the Under-speed vehicle, Utility vehicle or Mini-Truck has been inspected and approved by the Chief of Police or his/her designee for the compliance with the State of Ohio's statutory safety requirements under OAC 4501:2-1-02 and Ohio R.C. 4513.02, is registered in accordance with Ohio R.C. 4503, and is titled in accordance
with Chapter Ohio R.C. 4505.
(b) If the Chief of Police or his/her designee determines that the Under-speed vehicle, Utility vehicle or Mini-Truck complies with the minimum State of Ohio statutory requirements under Ohio R.C. 4513.02, the Police Department shall authorize the Ashland County Clerk of Courts or Holmes County Clerk of Courts to issue an Ohio Certificate of Title to the Under-speed vehicle, Utility vehicle or Mini-Truck.
(c) The Police Department will inspect Under-speed vehicles, Utility vehicles and Mini- Trucks at times, places, and by procedure established by the Chief of Police.
(d) Under-speed vehicle, Utility vehicle and Mini-Truck(s) must be inspected, titled, and registered before they can be operated on a public street or property.
(e) The following are examples of equipment requirements established by Ohio law:
(1) At least one (1) working rear taillight (ORC 4513.05)
(2) At least one (1) light to illuminate license plate and make license plate legible from distance of fifty (50) feet (ORC 4513.05)
(3) At least one (1) working brake light (ORC 4513.071)
(4) At least two (2) working headlights (ORC 4513.04)
(5) One (1) horn (ORC 4513.21)
(6) At least one (1) rearview mirror (ORC 4513.23)
(7) A windshield (glass or safety glass) (ORC 4513.24)
(8) Directional signals (ORC 4513.261)
(9) Brackets for mounting two (2) license plates (front and rear)
(ORC 4503.21)
(10) Must be equipped with safety belts (ORC 4513.262)
(11) Additionally, all such vehicles shall comply with all other equipment requirements established by Ohio law, including, but not limited to, child safety seat requirements.
(f) Permits issued by another entity authorized by Ohio law to grant such permits for an Under-speed vehicle, Utility vehicle or Mini-Truck will be given reciprocity in the Village.
(g) Upon completion of a successful inspection by the Chief of Police or his/her designee, or the Chief of Police or his/her designee being provided sufficient evidence of a successful inspection and permit from another Ohio entity, the Village will issue the permitted Under-Speed Vehicle, Utility vehicle, or Mini-Truck a permit sticker issued by the Chief of Police, to be displayed on the vehicle, as required in this Chapter.
(Ord. 35-2019. Passed 10-21-19.)