All persons wishing to operate an allowed non-highway vehicle on the city streets must comply with the following requirements:
(A) Proof of current mandatory liability insurance as required by Article VI of Chapter 7 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
(B) Must have the vehicle annually certified with the city by inspection by the City Police Chief or designated representative.
(C) Must display city decal on the rear of the vehicle.
(D) Must have a current, valid driver's license.
(E) Non-highway vehicles must be equipped as follows:
(1) Brakes;
(2) A steering apparatus;
(3) Tires;
(4) Rearview mirror;
(5) Red reflectorized warning devices in the front and rear;
(6) Approved "slow moving vehicle" emblem on the rear of the vehicle (625 ILCS 5/12-709);
(7) Headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the front which must be illuminated at all times when in operation;
(8) Tail light that emits a red light visible from at least 100 feet from the rear brake lights and turn signals;
(9) Seat belts or safety restraints, except on ATV's;
(10) Horn;
(11) An exhaust system having a decibel sound level not to exceed factory-installed system for that non-highway vehicle;
(12) Any additional requirements which may be amended to 625 ILCS 5/11-1426.1 or the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code.
(F) When operated on a roadway, a non-highway vehicle shall have its headlight and tail lamps lighted as required by 625 ILCS 5/12-201.
(G) Must obey all traffic laws of the State of Illinois and the City of Nashville.
(H) Must be operated by a person 21 years of age or older.
(I) Must be operated only on city streets, except where prohibited.
(J) May not be operated on Illinois State Route 127 or Illinois State Route 15.
(K) Must not be operated in excess of posted speed limit and, may not be operated at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour.
(L) May only be operated between sunrise and 10:00 p.m.
(M) A person operating or who is in actual physical control of an allowed non-highway vehicle, as described herein, on a roadway shall not operate such vehicle while under the influence and shall be subject to 625 ILCS 5/11-500 through 11-502.
(N) Allowed non-highway vehicles shall not be operated on sidewalks or in Memorial Park District, other than on streets and parking areas.
(O) Allowed non-highway vehicles may not be operated on streets and highways and roads under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation (Illinois State Route 127 and Illinois State Route 15).
(P) Operator and all occupants must be in a sitting position wearing a properly adjusted seatbelt or safety restraint.
(Ord. 2020-1, passed 1-16-2020) Penalty, see § 72.99