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)