11-7-6: MOTORIZED SCOOTERS AND TOY VEHICLES:

   A.   Unlicensed Motorized Vehicle Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an unlicensed motorized vehicle:

      1.   On any public alleys, highways, streets, bicycle paths, pedestrian paths, sidewalks, rights of way, parking lots or other public property;

      2.   On any private lands or parking lots held open to the public; and

      3.   On any private property without express consent of the owner.

   B.   Definition: For the purposes of this section, "unlicensed motorized vehicle" shall be defined as a mechanical device designed to transport human beings which is powered by a combustion engine or electric power, and is not registered with the state of Illinois or incapable of being registered by the Illinois secretary of state under the provisions of the Illinois vehicle code, and for which a valid license plate is not displayed. An unlicensed motorized vehicle shall include, but is not limited to, motor scooters, go-carts, golf carts, go-peds, all-terrain vehicles, minibikes or motorbikes.

   C.   Exemptions: The following shall be exempt from the prohibitions contained in this section:

      1.   Any unlicensed motorized vehicle operated by employees of the police department, fire department, municipal department or any other unit of local government in the course of their duties.

      2.   Motorized wheelchairs, as defined by the Illinois vehicle code 1 in section 5/1-148.3.

      3.   Electric personal assistance mobility devices, as defined by the Illinois vehicle code 2 in section 5/1-117.7.

   D.   Toy Vehicles On Roadways Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person upon skates, a coaster, skateboard, sled, or other toy vehicle to go upon any roadway other than at a crosswalk. (Ord. 09-21, 9-1-2009)

 

Notes

1	1. 625 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq.
2	2. 625 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq.