All persons operating a non-highway vehicle on the village streets must comply with the following requirements:
(A) Must possess at all times, proof of current liability insurance meeting the requirements of Article VI of Chapter 7 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
(B) Must possess a non-highway vehicle permit from the village, after first having the subject non-highway vehicle inspected by a village certified inspector.
(C) Must display village decal on the rear of the vehicle.
(D) Must have a current, valid Illinois driver's license and be at least 18 years of age.
(E) Must be equipped with the following items, with such items being fully operational:
(1) Horn;
(2) Brakes adequate to stop such vehicle when traveling 20 miles per hour within a distance of 30 feet when upon dry asphalt or concrete pavement surface free from loose material;
(3) Brake lights;
(4) Turn signals;
(5) A steering wheel apparatus;
(6) Tires that do not have any part of a ply or cord exposed, have any tread or sidewall crack, cut, snag, or other surface interruption deep enough to expose a ply or cord, and do not contain any bulge, knot or separation;
(7) Seat belts;
(8) Rearview mirror;
(9) Approved "Slow Moving Vehicle" emblem on the rear of the vehicle (625 ILCS 5/12-709);
(10) Two headlights that emit a white light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the front, which must illuminate when in operation;
(11) Tail lamp that emits a red light visible from at least 100 feet from the rear, which must be illuminated when in operation;
(12) Any additional requirements which may be amended to Section 11-1426.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-1426.1) or any other provision of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code.
(F) Must obey all traffic laws of the State of Illinois and the Village of Swansea.
(G) Must operate headlights and tail lamps at all times that the non-highway vehicle is in use on village streets.
(H) Shall not tow or pull any device or object behind the non-highway vehicle.
(I) Shall only be operated on village streets, except where prohibited.
(J) If traveling in a group of two or more non-highway vehicles, the non-highway vehicles must travel in a single file line and shall not travel side-by-side.
(K) Shall not be operated more than the posted speed limit or 25 miles per hour, whichever is less.
(L) Shall not transport more passengers than the number of seat belts installed on the non-highway vehicle.
(M) The operator and passengers must wear seat belts at all times during operation.
(N) The operator and passengers shall not stand while the non-highway vehicle is in operation.
(O) Shall not leave the key in the ignition when unattended or parked.
(P) A person operating or in actual physical control of a non-highway vehicle as described herein on a roadway while under the influence is subject to Section 11-500 through 11-502 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-500 through 11-502).
(Q) The non-highway vehicles shall not be operated on village streets between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(Ord. 1913, passed 1-18-2022)