§ 10.90.020. Limitations on operation.

Subject to the limitations set forth in this chapter, any person with a valid driver's license may operate a golf cart on any street or highway under the jurisdiction of the village where the posted speed limit is thirty-five miles per hour or less. This section shall not be construed as granting permission for any person operating a golf cart to drive upon or cross any street or highway under the jurisdiction of Metamora Township or Woodford County, or to drive upon or cross any street or highway under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation including, without limitation, Illinois Route 116 or Illinois Route 89. Notwithstanding the foregoing limitations, a golf cart shall be allowed to cross a state highway, municipal street, county highway, or township road district highway if the operator of the golf cart makes a direct crossing provided:

A.

The crossing is made at an angle of approximately ninety degrees to the direction of the street, road or highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;

B.

The non-highway vehicle is brought to a complete stop before attempting a crossing;

C.

The operator of the non-highway vehicle yields the right-of-way to all pedestrian and vehicular traffic which constitutes a hazard; and

D.

That when crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of the highway with another public street, road, or highway.

(Ord. No. 2012-1, § 1, 2-7-2012; Ord. 2000-8 § 1 (part), 2000)