(a) Defined. For purposes of this chapter, a trail is a multi-use trail, side path, or shared use path as defined by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), specifically, a bikeway physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right-of-way or on other public property or within an easement dedicated for public use.
(b) Trails may be established for the purposes of recreation, transportation, fitness and other similar purposes. They are intended primarily for non-motorized/human-powered activities, including but not limited to, walking, running, bicycling, in-line skating, roller skating, skateboarding, skiing, and other similar activities; and for use of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, motorized or non-motorized devices intended for personal transport of individuals with disabilities.
(c) City Trails. Trails within the City under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation board include, but are not limited to, Ralph B. Birks Recreational Trail, Prospect Park Trails, Kiwanis Trail, Sylvan Island Trails, and Green Valley Sports Complex Trail.
(d) The rules contained in this subsection (d) have been adopted by the park and recreation board and have been approved by the City Council. Said rules are applicable to conduct of any person using any trail under the jurisdiction of said board and are considered supplementary to, and not in exclusion of, any other rules, provisions of this Code, other ordinances of the City applicable to such matters, or existing State of Illinois vehicle codes or other applicable federal, state, or local rules and regulations pertaining to trail use.
(1) No user of a trail shall:
a. Travel at a rate of speed greater than reasonable and prudent.
b. Use the trail in a negligent manner that is likely to endanger persons of property. Trail users shall use common courtesy and respect the rights and safety of others. The applicable state regulations regarding the equipment required to allow the safe operation of bicycles or other wheeled vehicles during the times of day when natural light is diminished shall be applied to the trails subject to this chapter.
c. Sell, be in possession, or be under the influence of any intoxicating beverages, hallucinogenic drugs, or marijuana.
d. Permit unleashed or unaccompanied animals on a trail; any animal present on a trail must be on a leash no longer than six (6) feet and with the owner in complete physical control at all times.
e. Litter, leave animal waste, or discard any other items along or near the trail.
f. Operate any vehicle other than a compliant vehicle, as defined as a human-powered device no wider than four (4) feet, with the exception of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, motorized or non-motorized devices intended for personal transport of individuals with disabilities, or equipment approved by the park and recreation board for use to maintain the trail, to provide for public safety, or specifically permitted for use by the park and recreation board.
(e) Penalty.
(1) Any person violating Section 23-2103(1)c. shall be subject to a mandatory fine as follows: not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus court costs nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) plus court costs for a first offense; not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) plus court costs nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) plus court costs for a second offense; not less than four hundred dollars ($400.00) plus court costs nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) plus court costs for a third or subsequent offense.
(2) Any person violating Section 23-2103(1)d. shall be subject to a mandatory fine as follows: not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) plus court costs nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) plus court costs, and any other applicable penalty provisions of Chapter 7, “Animals and Fowl.”
(3) Any person violating Section 23-2103(1), subsections a., b., e., or f., shall be subject to a mandatory fine as follows: not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) plus court costs nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) plus court costs for a first offense; not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus court costs nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) plus court costs for a second offense; not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) plus court costs nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) plus court costs for a third or subsequent offense.