CHAPTER 6
UTILITY-TERRAIN VEHICLES

SECTION:

5-6-1: Definitions

5-6-2: Operation Of UTVs On Village Streets

5-6-3: Equipment Requirements

5-6-4: Permits

5-6-5: Suspensions

5-6-6: Violations

5-6-1: DEFINITIONS:

 

UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE (“UTV”):

Has the same definition as “Recreational off-highway vehicle” as set forth in section 1-168.8 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, namely, 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 4 or more non-highway tires, designed with a non-straddle seat and a steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers.

VILLAGE STREETS:

Any streets or public alleys within the corporate limits of the village where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. (Ord. 22-03, 3-14-2022)

 

5-6-2: OPERATION OF UTVS ON VILLAGE STREETS:

   A.   The following rules and regulations apply to a UTV being operated on a Village Street:

      1.   Any person who operates a UTV shall adhere to all applicable state traffic laws;

      2.   An operator of a UTV must have a valid, state-issued Driver’s License;

      3.   UTVs must have current liability insurance, and proof of liability insurance readily available for inspection;

      4.   UTVs may not operate on county roads or highways that are within the Village other than to cross while travelling on a Village Street;

      5.   No person under the age of eighteen (18) shall be permitted to operate a UTV;

      6.   UTVs shall have headlights and taillights on at all times;

      7.   UTVs shall not exceed thirty miles per hour (30 MPH);

      8.   Operators and passengers of a UTV must remain seated and belted when the UTV is in operation;

      9.   Passengers under the age of eight (8) years shall be fastened into a child safety seat or booster seat that is fastened into the UTV;

      10.   A person who operates or is in actual physical control of a UTV on a Village Street is subject to 625 ILCS 11-500 through 11-502.1;

      11.   A UTV operator must yield the right of way to overtaking vehicles;

      12.   The maximum occupancy of UTVs travelling on Village Streets shall be the sum of one (1) person per bucket seat and two (2) persons per bench seat on the UTV;

      13.   UTVs shall be operated only between sunrise and sunset;

      14.   UTVs shall not be operated on sidewalks or on public property, other than parking areas or Village Streets; and

      15.   UTVs may not be operated when rain, snow, fog or other weather conditions hinder safe operations.

   B.   In addition to the above rules and regulations, a UTV may be operated on Village Streets only if:

      1.   The UTV has the equipment set forth in section 5-6-3 of this chapter;

      2.   The operator meets permit requirements and has a current, readily available permit issued in accordance with section 5-6-4 of this chapter; and

      3.   The operator displays on the UTV a decal issued by the police department in accordance with section 5-6-4 of this chapter. (Ord. 22-03, 3-14-2022)

5-6-3: EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

   A.   No UTV may be operated on a Village Street or be permitted for operation on a Village Street unless it has the following equipment:

      1.   Brakes and brake lights;

      2.   Steering wheel;

      3.   Tires;

      4.   Horn;

      5.   A rearview mirror;

      6.   A stock muffler;

      7.   A “Slow moving vehicle” emblem as defined in section 12-709 of the Illinois Vehicle Code on the rear of the UTV;

      8.   A headlight with white light visible from five hundred feet (500') to the front when UTV is in operation;

      9.   A taillight with red light visible from one hundred feet (100') to the rear when UTV is in operation;

      10.   Turn signals at the front and rear of the UTV;

      11.   Red reflectorized warning devices in the front and rear of the UTV; and

      12.   Seatbelts for operator and passenger seats. (Ord. 22-03, 3-14-2022)