(A) No person shall operate a qualified golf cart or utility-terrain vehicle without first obtaining a permit from the City Clerk as provided herein. Permits shall be granted for a period of one year and renewed annually. The cost of the permit is $35. Insurance coverage is to be verified to be in effect by the Police Department when obtaining and renewing a permit.
(B) Every application for a permit shall be made on a form supplied by the city and shall contain the following information:
(1) Name and address of applicant;
(2) Name of liability insurance carrier;
(3) The serial number, make, model and description of golf cart or utility-terrain vehicle;
(4) Signed waiver of liability by applicant releasing the City of Madison and agreeing to indemnify and hold the city harmless from any and all future claims resulting from the operation of their golf cart or utility-terrain vehicle on the City of Madison Streets;
(5) Photocopy of applicable liability insurance coverage card specifically for the vehicle to be operated pursuant to the permit;
(6) Such other information as the city may require.
(C) No permit shall be granted unless the following conditions are met:
(1) The vehicle must be inspected by the Chief of Police) or designee to ensure that the vehicle is safe to operate on city streets and is in compliance with this subchapter and with the State of Illinois Motor Vehicle Code.
(2) A physically handicapped applicant must submit a certificate signed by a physician, certifying that the applicant is able to safely operate a qualified golf cart or utility-terrain vehicle on city streets.
(3) The applicant must provide evidence of insurance in compliance with the provisions of the Illinois Statutes regarding minimum liability insurance for passenger motor vehicle to be operated on the roads of the State of Illinois.
(D) The city may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon a finding that the holder thereof has violated any provisions of this subchapter or there is evidence that permittee cannot safely operate a qualified golf cart or utility-terrain vehicle on the designated roadways.
(Ord. 1709, passed 3-17-2009)