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)

5-6-4: PERMITS:

   A.   Applications for UTV Permits shall be submitted to the Pawnee Police Department, which shall issue Permits in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. A Permit shall be initially valid through December 31 of the year in which it is issued, and annually renewed each year thereafter for the period January 1 through December 31.

   B.   Applications for a permit or renewal shall be made on a form supplied by the Village and shall contain the following information:

      1.   Name, address, and phone number of UTV owner (“applicant”);

      2.   Name, address, and phone number of up to two authorized operators of the UTV;

      3.   Name of the applicant’s liability insurance carrier; and

      4.   The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), make, model and description of the UTV.

   C.   Applications for a permit or renewal shall be accompanied by:

      1.   A signed waiver by applicant and each authorized operator releasing the Village of liability and agreeing to indemnify and hold the Village harmless from any and all claims resulting from the operation of the UTV;

      2.   A photocopy of valid a driver’s license for applicant and each authorized operator;

      3.   A photocopy of valid liability insurance coverage card specifically for the UTV to be operated pursuant to the permit for the duration of the permit;

      4.   A Certificate of Completion of the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Safety Course from applicant and each authorized operator (available for free at www.rohva.org); and

      5.   A nonrefundable thirty-dollar ($30.00) inspection and permit fee.

   D.   Upon receipt of the application, the Police Department will conduct an inspection of the UTV to ensure that the UTV is in compliance with this chapter and with the State of Illinois Motor Vehicle Code.

   E.   If the application is complete and the UTV passes inspection, the Police Department shall issue the permit and give the applicant a decal to be displayed on the UTV. (Ord. 22-03, 3-14-2022)

5-6-5: SUSPENSIONS:

   A.   The Chief of Police may summarily suspend the UTV permit of any person found by the Chief to be in violation of any provision of this Chapter for up to twelve (12) months.

   B.   The Chief of Police may summarily suspend the UTV permit of the registered UTV owner and/or authorized operator(s) found by the Chief to have entrusted the UTV to another person who has been found to be in violation of any provision of this Chapter for up to twelve (12) months.

   C.   A person whose permit has been suspended may, within fourteen (14) days of suspension, request a hearing before the Village Board, and if the Board finds the suspension to have been unwarranted, the permit will be reinstated. (Ord. 22-03, 3-14-2022)

5-6-6: VIOLATIONS:

   A.   A person charged with a violation of this Chapter shall on conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not less than seventy-five dollars ($75.00) and not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

   B.   A person convicted of any second or subsequent violation of this chapter or a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code shall have his or her permit revoked for a period of twelve (12) months. (Ord. 22-03, 3-14-2022)