title An Ordinance Amending Chapter 72 of the Village Code of Ordinances to Regulate the Operation of Non-Highway Vehicles Within the Village
body WHEREAS, the Village of Romeoville is a home-rule unit of local government pursuant to Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village seeks to promote public safety and welfare by regulating the operation of non-highway vehicles within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Village finds it necessary to amend Chapter 72 of the Village Code of Ordinances to clarify and regulate the operation of non-highway vehicles on public property and to ensure compliance with applicable state laws, including 625 ILCS 5/11-1426.1;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THAT:
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: ADDITION TO CHAPTER 72 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES. Those provisions of all heretofore adopted in the Village Ordinances codified as and for Chapter 72.49 of the Village Code of Ordinances are hereby amended to add and read as hereinafter set forth:
?72.49 OPERATION OF NON-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
(A) As used in this Section, "non-highway vehicle" means a motor vehicle not specifically designed to be used on a public highway, including:
1. All-terrain vehicle. Any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 50 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, traveling on 3 or more non-highway tires, designed with a seat or saddle for operator use, and handlebars or steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers.;
2. 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 ...
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