[Added 8-11-2009 by Ord.
No. 1390; amended 9-8-2009 by Ord. No. 1393; 8-21-2019 by Ord. No. 19-1479; 4-7-2021 by Ord. No. 21-1488]
Golf carts and utility-terrain vehicles, as defined and qualified
herein, shall be allowed on Village streets under the conditions stated
herein.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
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.
A self-propelled, electronically powered four-wheeled motor
vehicle or a self-propelled gasoline-powered four-wheeled motor vehicle
with an engine displacement under 1,200 cubic centimeters which is
capable of attaining in one mile a speed of more than 20 miles per
hour, but not more than 25 miles per hour, and which conforms to the
federal regulations under 49 CFR Part 571.500. This definition does
not include ATVs (all-terrain vehicles).
Any of the streets/alleys within the boundaries of the Village.
All persons wishing to operate a golf cart or a utility-terrain
vehicle on the Village streets must ensure compliance with the following
requirements:
A.
Must provide proof of current liability insurance and be carried
in the vehicle at all times.
B.
Must be certified with the Village and have the vehicles certified
with the Village by the Police Chief or designated representative.
C.
Must comply with the published "Rules Concerning Alternate Transportation
for the Village" as periodically updated.
D.
Must display a Village decal on the rear of the vehicle to be displayed
in the center of "slow moving vehicle" emblem. Each golf cart or utility-terrain
vehicle will be issued a number by the Westville Police Department,
and it must be displayed on the front and back of the golf cart or
utility-terrain vehicle. The number(s) must be at least three inches
in height and one inch in width and will be provided by the Village.
E.
Golf carts must be equipped as follows:
(1)
Brakes and brake lights.
(2)
Steering wheel apparatus.
(3)
Tires.
(4)
Rearview mirror.
(5)
Approved "slow moving vehicle" emblem on the rear of the vehicle
(625 ILCS 5/12-709).
(6)
Headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of 500
feet to the front, which must illuminate when in operation.
(7)
Tail lamp that emits a red light visible from at least 100 feet from
the rear, which must be illuminated when in operation.
(8)
Turn signals on the front and rear.
F.
Utility-terrain vehicles must be equipped as follows:
(1)
Brakes and brake lights.
(2)
A steering wheel apparatus.
(3)
Tires.
(4)
Rearview mirror.
(5)
Approved "slow moving vehicle" emblem on the rear of the vehicle
(625 ILCS 5/12-709).
(6)
Headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of 500
feet to the front, which must illuminate when in operation.
(7)
Tail lamp that emits a red light visible from at least 100 feet from
the rear, which must be illuminated when in operation.
(8)
Turn signals on the front and rear.
(9)
Any additional requirements which may be amended to 65 ILCS 5/11-1426.1
or the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code.
G.
Must obey all traffic laws of the State of Illinois and the Village
of Westville.
H.
Must be a licensed driver.
I.
Must be operated only on Village streets and alleys, except where
prohibited.
J.
Must not be operated in excess of posted speed limits and, with respect
to utility-terrain vehicles, may not exceed 25 miles per hour.
K.
May be operated at any time.
L.
A person operating or who is in actual physical control of a golf
cart or utility-terrain vehicle, as described herein, on a roadway
while under the influence is subject to 625 ILCS 5/11-500 through
11-502.
M.
Golf carts and utility-terrain vehicles shall not be operated on
sidewalks or in Village parks other than parking areas; except where
no Village roadway allows for safe passage. All pedestrians have the
right-of-way. Crossing of state highways shall only be allowed at
a perpendicular angle of 90º.
N.
Golf carts and utility-terrain vehicles may not be operated on streets
and highways and roads under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department
of Transportation.
O.
Occupants. The maximum number of occupants in such vehicles shall
be deemed to correspond with the total number of seats available on
the particular golf cart or a utility-terrain vehicle.
A.
No person shall operate a qualified golf cart or utility-terrain
vehicle without first obtaining a permit from the Village Clerk as
provided herein. Permits shall be granted for a period of one year
and renewed annually. Each golf cart or utility-terrain vehicle will
be issued a number that will remain the same each year it is renewed.
This number will be issued by the Westville Police Department and
it must be displayed on the front and back of the golf cart or utility-terrain
vehicle. The number(s) must be at least three inches in height and
one inch in width and will be provided by the Village. Permits and
numbers shall not be transferable in the event of change of ownership.
The cost of the permit shall be set from time to time by the Board
of Trustees by resolution. Insurance coverage is to be verified to
be in effect by the Police Department when obtaining and renewing
a permit.
B.
Every application for a permit shall be made on a form supplied by
the Village and shall contain the following information:
(1)
Name and address of the applicant.
(2)
Name of liability insurance carrier.
(3)
The serial number, make, model and description of the golf cart or
utility-terrain vehicle.
(4)
Signed waiver of liability by the applicant releasing the Village
and agreeing to indemnify and hold the Village harmless from any and
all future claims resulting from the operation of the golf cart or
utility-terrain vehicle on the Village streets.
(5)
Photocopy of applicable liability insurance coverage card specifically
for the vehicle to be operated pursuant to the permit.
(6)
Such other information as the Village may require.
C.
No permit shall be granted unless the following conditions are met:
(1)
The vehicle must be inspected by the Chief of Police (or designee)
to ensure that the vehicle is safe to operate on Village streets and
is in compliance with this article and with the Illinois Vehicle Code.
(2)
An applicant who is a person with disabilities must submit a certificate
signed by a physician certifying that the applicant is able to safely
operate a qualified golf cart or utility-terrain vehicle on Village
streets.
(3)
The applicant must provide evidence of insurance in compliance with
the provisions of the Illinois statutes regarding minimum liability
insurance for passenger motor vehicles to be operated on the roads
of the State of Illinois.
D.
The Village may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon
a finding that the holder thereof has violated any provision of this
article or there is evidence that the permittee cannot safely operate
a qualified golf cart or utility-terrain vehicle on the designated
roadways.
Any 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 $100 but not more than $250 for the first offense. Any
second or subsequent offense may result in the revocation of the permit
for a period of not more than five years and a fine of not less than
$250 but not more than $750. To the extent that any violation of this
article also constitutes a violation of a criminal statute of the
State of Illinois, then the violator shall also be subject to criminal
prosecution.
A.
In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction declares any
particular provision of this article to be invalid or unenforceable,
the remaining provisions of this article shall be construed to be
valid and enforceable. The invalidity of any part of this article
shall not affect any part or parts thereof.
B.
This article shall be in full force and effect from and after passage
and approval as provided by law.
C.
Any article, or portion thereof, of the Village which is contrary
to this article shall be deemed to be repealed.
