Golf Carts, and utility-terrain vehicles, as defined and qualified
herein, shall be allowed on Village streets under the conditions as
stated herein. Dirt bikes and ATVs are prohibited.
GOLF CART
A vehicle specifically designed and intended for the purposes
of transporting one or more persons and their golf clubs or maintenance
equipment while engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play
of golf or maintaining the condition of the grounds on a public or
private golf course.
UTILITY-TERRAIN VEHICLE (UTV)
Any recreational motor vehicle other than an ATV, motorcycle,
or snowmobile, designed for and capable of travel over designated
unpaved roads, traveling on four or more low-pressure tires of 20
psi or less, maximum width less than 74 inches, maximum weight less
than 2,000 pounds, or having a wheel base of 94 inches or less. "Utility-terrain
vehicle" does not include golf carts, vehicles specifically designed
to carry a disabled person or implements of husbandry.
VILLAGE STREETS
Any of the streets within the boundaries of the Village,
except for state and county roads.
All persons wishing to operate a golf cart or utility-terrain
vehicle on the Village streets shall comply with the following requirements:
(A) Provide proof of current liability insurance clearly identifying
coverage for operation of a golf cart and/or utility-terrain vehicle.
(B) The vehicle shall be certified by the Village by inspection by the
Police Chief or designated representative.
(C) Any operator must comply with the published "Rules Concerning Alternate
Transportation for the Village of Brownstown," as periodically updated.
(D) The vehicle shall display a Village decal on the rear of the vehicle.
(E) Any operator shall have a current, valid driver's license and must
be at least 18 years of age and show proof of insurance.
(F) Golf carts and utility-terrain vehicles must be equipped as follows:
(3)
Turn signals on the front and rear;
(4)
A steering wheel apparatus;
(7)
Red reflector warning devices in the rear;
(8)
Headlights that emit a white light visible from a distance of
500 feet to the front which must illuminate when in operation;
(9)
Tail lamps that emit a red light visible from at least 100 feet
from the rear which must be illuminated when in operation;
(10)
Seat belts for operator and all passengers;
(11)
The golf cart or utility-terrain vehicle must have a windshield
or operator must wear goggles or eyewear or eye protection;
(12)
A slow moving emblem (as required of other vehicles in 625 ILCS
5/12-709) on the rear of the nonhighway vehicle.
(13)
The provision of 625 ILCS 5/11-1426.1 of the Illinois Motor
Vehicle Code, as the same shall currently exist and as it shall hereinafter
be amended, is adopted as a part hereof.
(G) For purposes of this article, both golf carts and utility-terrain
vehicles may be referred to as "vehicles."
The following rules shall apply to the operation of golf carts
and utility-terrain vehicles on Village streets, and breach thereof
shall constitute a violation.
(A) The operator shall obey all traffic laws of the State of Illinois
and the Village of Brownstown.
(B) The operator and all passengers shall wear seat belts when the vehicle
is in operation.
(C) Vehicles shall be operated only on Village streets, except where
prohibited.
(D) Vehicles shall not be capable of speeds exceeding 20 miles per hour.
The definition of golf cart/UTV specifically excludes all-terrain
vehicles, ATVs or any vehicle that is not a golf cart/UTV.
(E) Vehicles shall not be operated on either U.S. Highway 40 or College
Avenue.
(F) A person operating or who is in actual physical control of a vehicle
as described herein on a roadway while under the influence of alcohol
or a controlled substance is subject to 625 ILCS 11-500 through 11-502.
(G) Vehicles shall not be operated on sidewalks.
(H) Vehicles shall have front head lamps on at all times when vehicles
are in operation.
(I) Vehicles shall only be operated on streets where the posted speed
limit is 35 miles per hour or less.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, Administration,
Art. I, General Code Provisions, Div. I)]
A person who violates any provision of this article shall be
guilty of a petty misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not
less than $75 nor more than $750. Any second or subsequent offense
shall result in the revocation of the permit for a period of not less
than three nor more than five years. To the extent that any violation
of this article also constitutes a violation of criminal statutes
of the State of Illinois, the violator shall also be subject to criminal
prosecution.