The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. A word, term or phrase not defined herein shall have the meaning as defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq.).
(a) “All-terrain vehicle” or “ATV” means any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 50 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer’s dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, traveling on three or more non- highway tires, designed with a seat or saddle for operator use, and handlebars or steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers (625 ILCS 5/1-101.8).
(b) “County road” means any of the streets, highways and roads under the jurisdiction of the Clark County Highway Department.
(c) “Golf cart” means a vehicle specifically designed and intended for the purposes of transporting one or more persons and their golf clubs or maintenance equipment while engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play of golf, or maintaining the condition of the grounds on a public or private golf course (625 ILCS 5/1-123.9).
(d) “Non-highway vehicle” means a motor vehicle not specifically designed to be used on a public highway including a golf cart or a recreational off-highway vehicle. As used in this chapter, the term “non-highway vehicle” specifically does not include an all-terrain vehicle, or an off-highway motorcycle (625 ILCS 5/11-1426.1).
(e) “Off-highway motorcycle” means any motorized device designed to travel primarily off-highway on two wheels having a seat or saddle for the use of the operator, upon or by which any person, persons or property may be transported or drawn (625 ILCS 5/1-153.1).
(f) “Recreational off-highway vehicle” means any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 64 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer’s dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less, traveling on four or more non-highway tires, designed with a non-straddle seat and a steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers (625 ILCS 5/1-168.8).
(g) “State road” means any of the streets, highways and roads under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
(h) “City street” means any of the streets and roads within the boundaries of the City except for State roads and County roads.
(Ord. 2008-8-1. Passed 8-13-08; Ord. 2012-5-2. Passed 5-9-12; Ord. 2016-9- 1. Passed 9-14-16.)