Any person convicted of violating any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be fined as provided in section
1.01.009 of this code.
(2007 Code, sec. 8-10)
(a) Individuals must be 14 years of age or older to drive ATVs and dirt
bikes on corporation roads. Youth under the age of 14 may only drive
ATVs and dirt bikes on ATV trails, and only so long as they are under
direct supervision of a parent, legal guardian, or an adult who is
authorized by the youth’s parent.
(b) ATVs and dirt bikes may be driven on corporate roads by authorized
individuals only in transit to and from designated ATV trails, and
ATVs and dirt bikes may only be driven on corporate roads between
sunrise and 30 minutes before sunset.
(c) Number of riders per vehicle is limited to how the vehicle is equipped
for seating.
(d) All ATVs and dirt bikes must be properly muffled.
(e) All traffic rules must be followed and vehicles must be operated
safely at all times.
(f) All drivers of ATVs and/or dirt bikes under the age of 16 must have
in his/her possession a certification card issued by the village police
department.
(g) Only one person is allowed on each ATV and dirt bike at a time.
(h) The driver of an ATV or dirt bike must wear a helmet.
(i) Each ATV must display a flag with the flag dimensions being a minimum
of 12 inches by 12 inches and mounted on a pole that can be visible
from every direction.
(j) All occupants of an ATV or dirt bike must remain seated while the
ATV or dirt bike is moving.
(k) All ATVs and dirt bikes must yield to other traffic while on the
roads and obey all traffic regulations.
(Ordinance 2017-1 adopted 3/16/17)
Hours of operation for youth operators shall be from sunrise
until 30 minutes prior to sunset. Adult operators shall be from sunrise
until 30 minutes prior to sunset unless a vehicle is equipped with
head and tail lamps.
(2007 Code, sec. 8-13(B))
Golf carts will be allowed to drive on corporation roads and
shall be operated safely at all times. All traffic rules must be followed,
including but not limited to posted speed limits, stopping at stop
signs, etc.
(1) The number of riders is limited to how the golf cart is equipped
for seating, no more than 3 in front seat if equipped with rear seat
(2) [sic].
(2) All occupants will be seated while the vehicle is moving.
(3) Any golf cart operated will have a rearview mirror and must display
a flag, including certified youth drivers. All golf carts must display
a flag with the flag dimensions being a minimum of 12 inches by 12
inches and mounted on a pole that can be visible from every direction.
(4) All golf carts must yield to other traffic while on the roads and
obey all traffic regulations.
(5) Youth below the age of 13 are not permitted to drive golf carts unless
accompanied by the youth’s parent, legal guardian, or an adult
who is authorized by the youth’s parent.
(6) Youth, ages 13 through 15 are permitted to drive golf carts after
completing the golf cart certification class conducted by the village
police department, provided the following conditions are also met:
(A) A youth operator must have in his/her possession a certification
card issued by the village police department.
(B) The driver may drive on the roads only between sunrise and 30 minutes
before sunset.
(7) Hours of operation for youth operators are from sunrise until 30
minutes prior to sunset only. Adult operator hours shall be from sunrise
until 30 minutes prior to sunset unless a vehicle is equipped with
head and tail lamps.
(8) Operators 16 years of age or older are permitted to operate golf
carts safely.
(A) If golf carts are to be driven at night, they shall be equipped with
front and rear lamps and a flag.
(B) During nighttime driving, operators will obey all traffic regulations,
and if approached from the rear will pull over to the right and let
other vehicles pass.
(Ordinance 2017-1 adopted 3/16/17)
Utility vehicles (Mules, Gator, Polaris, etc.) will be allowed
to be driven on corporation roads and must be operated safely at all
times.
(1) Individuals must be 16 years of age or older to drive a UTV on corporation
roads unless one of the following exceptions applies:
(A) Youth, ages 14 and 15, may drive on corporate roads only:
(i) When working, to get to and from the designated brush pile (e.g.,
the area designated by the corporation to dispose of tree limbs, grass
clippings, etc.); or
(ii)
When in transit between home and the designated ATV trails;
or
(B) Youth under the age of 16 may drive on corporate roads so long as
they are under direct supervision of a parent, legal guardian with
a valid drivers license, or an adult who is authorized by the youth’s
parent.
(2) Youth, ages 14 and 15, that are otherwise allowed under these rules
to drive a UTV on corporation roads may only drive on the roads between
sunrise and 30 minutes before sunset and must have in his/her possession
a certification card issued by the village police department.
(3) Youth under the age of 14 are not permitted to drive UTVs unless
accompanied by and under the direct supervision of the person’s
parent or legal guardian or an adult who is authorized by the youth’s
parent.
(4) Each UTV must have a flag. All UTVs must display a flag with the
flag dimensions being a minimum of 12 inches by 12 inches and mounted
on a pole that can be visible from every direction.
(5) Each UTV must have a rearview mirror.
(6) All occupants of a UTV must remain seated while the UTV is moving.
(7) All UTVs must yield to other traffic while on the roads and obey
all traffic regulations.
(Ordinance 2017-1 adopted 3/16/17)