(A) A utility vehicle, being defined as a self-propelled vehicle designed with a bed principally for the purpose of transporting material or cargo in connection with construction, agricultural, forestry, grounds maintenance, lawn and garden, materials handling or similar activities, may be operated in the village as follows:
(1) By a person 18 years of age, or older, possessing a valid driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility;
(2) Vehicle equipped with at least one headlight having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and objects at a distance of at least 75 feet ahead under normal atmospheric conditions during hours of darkness;
(3) Vehicle equipped with at least one red taillight having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to be plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear under normal atmospheric conditions during hours of darkness;
(4) Vehicle equipped with one or two amber flashing lights on both the front and rear, a proper Slow Moving Vehicle sign on the rear, and seat belts for all seating;
(5) Vehicle display a current year inspection/registration permit issued by the village;
(6) Operated only upon improved village streets; and
(7) Operated only in compliance with all village traffic laws and regulations.
(B) No person shall sell, offer for sale, lease, rent or otherwise furnish for hire in this municipality any utility vehicle that fails to comply with the provisions of division (A) above.
(C) Whoever violates either division (A) or (B) above is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on the first offense; on a second offense within one year after the first offense, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; and on each subsequent offense within one year after the first offense, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree, with penalties as provided in § 130.99.
(Ord. 2007-12, passed 8-6-07)