TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
(Code 2024, § 4.8.3)
It is unlawful to drive any motor vehicle on any street in the village, not under the jurisdiction of the state or county, at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.5)
It is unlawful to stand or park any vehicle in a street or avenue in the village where parking is permitted other than parallel with the curb or right edge of the traveled way of any street or avenue and with the two right wheels of the vehicle within 12 inches of the regular established right curbline or right edge of the traveled way of a street or avenue.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(22))
(Code 2024, § 4.8.10)
It is unlawful for anyone operating or driving any vehicle on the bike path not to stop at posted stop signs on the bike path. Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.6(D)(1))
Except when directed by an enforcement officer or traffic control signal, every driver of a vehicle and every motorman of a streetcar or bicycle approaching a stop sign intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, in the event there is no crosswalk, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersection roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.6(D)(2))
It is unlawful at any time to park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to stand in any of the following places in the village:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A); Ord. No. 2024-07, § 2, 9-9-2024)
It is unlawful at any time to park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to stand in any of the following places in the village except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with directions of an enforcement officer or traffic control device:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A))
Parking is prohibited between the intersection of 1st Avenue with the north line of 8th Street and the intersection of 1st Avenue with the southerly line of the Illiniwek Forest Preserve between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(20))
The following areas are restricted to parallel parking only:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(23)--(25))
The following areas are restricted to angle parking only:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(25), (27)--(29))
The following areas are restricted to diagonal parking only: On the west side of 2nd Avenue in front of the post office.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(21))
Parking will be allowed on the easterly side of Cherry Hill Court except for the area marked with signs stating "no parking between signs," across from the entrance drive for the four-plex condominiums.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(36))
The use of streets, avenues, highways, and alleys is restricted as provided in this article. Stop, yield, one-way, and other signs shall be posted as necessary, sufficient, and appropriate to implement the designations specified in this article.
The following streets, avenues or highways are dominant right-of-way highways with stop intersections as indicated:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.4(A))
(Code 2024, § 4.8.4(B))
The intersection of the following streets, avenues, or highways are designated as four-way stop intersections:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.4(C); Ord. No. 2024-02, § 2, 6-10-2024)
The following alleys are no thoroughfare alleys and through traffic is prohibited: the north-south alley between 4th and 5th Streets and 2nd and 3rd Avenues.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.4(D))
The following streets are designated for one-way traffic only as indicated:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.4(E))
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Bicycle means every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels except scooters and similar devices.
Cart means a wheeled wagon with two or more wheels used to transport a person.
Cart or golf cart means a motorized vehicle with three or four wheels designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes, powered by an electric motor or a gasoline engine less than 1200 CC in size, and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour. The term "cart" also includes John Deere brand Gators, either four- or six-wheeled, not capable of speeds in excess of 20 miles per hour. Lawn and garden tractors or riding lawnmowers, go-carts and ATVs are not included in this definition and are not considered carts for the purposes of this article.
Financial responsibility means liability insurance coverage on a cart.
Inline skates means a shoe with a single row of wheels used to glide on hard surfaces.
Motorized cart means a machine like a mini motorcycle, run by a motor, also known as a motor scooter.
Motorized scooter means a scooter propelled by a motor.
Operator means a person holding a valid driver's license.
Scooter means a board near the ground with wheels at each end and a pole with a crossbar for steering. It is propelled by keeping one foot on the board and pushing against the ground with the other foot.
Skateboard means a board constructed of wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass or similar material with wheels for standing, riding or coasting.
Skates means a frame or shoe with wheels used for moving one's self.
(Code 2024, § 4.7.6(A), 4.8.11(A))
(Code 2024, § 4.7.6(B)--(E))
The village board finds that golf carts are not designed or manufactured to be used on public streets and roads, and the village in no way advocates or endorses their operation on streets. Within the village, golf cart use is a permitted use and not an intended use. The village, by permitting and regulating such operation, intends to merely address safety issues, and this article is not to be relied upon as a determination that operation on streets is safe or advisable even if done in accordance with this article.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.11(intro. ⁋))
(Code 2024, § 4.8.11(intro. ⁋))
(Code 2024, § 4.8.11(B), (C))
The operation of golf carts in the village shall be in compliance with the following:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.11(D)(1)--(12))
No golf cart shall be operated on any street within the village unless it is equipped, at a minimum, with the following:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.11(D)(13))
TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
(Code 2024, § 4.8.3)
It is unlawful to drive any motor vehicle on any street in the village, not under the jurisdiction of the state or county, at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.5)
It is unlawful to stand or park any vehicle in a street or avenue in the village where parking is permitted other than parallel with the curb or right edge of the traveled way of any street or avenue and with the two right wheels of the vehicle within 12 inches of the regular established right curbline or right edge of the traveled way of a street or avenue.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(22))
(Code 2024, § 4.8.10)
It is unlawful for anyone operating or driving any vehicle on the bike path not to stop at posted stop signs on the bike path. Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.6(D)(1))
Except when directed by an enforcement officer or traffic control signal, every driver of a vehicle and every motorman of a streetcar or bicycle approaching a stop sign intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, in the event there is no crosswalk, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersection roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.6(D)(2))
It is unlawful at any time to park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to stand in any of the following places in the village:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A); Ord. No. 2024-07, § 2, 9-9-2024)
It is unlawful at any time to park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to stand in any of the following places in the village except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with directions of an enforcement officer or traffic control device:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A))
Parking is prohibited between the intersection of 1st Avenue with the north line of 8th Street and the intersection of 1st Avenue with the southerly line of the Illiniwek Forest Preserve between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(20))
The following areas are restricted to parallel parking only:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(23)--(25))
The following areas are restricted to angle parking only:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(25), (27)--(29))
The following areas are restricted to diagonal parking only: On the west side of 2nd Avenue in front of the post office.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(21))
Parking will be allowed on the easterly side of Cherry Hill Court except for the area marked with signs stating "no parking between signs," across from the entrance drive for the four-plex condominiums.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.1(A)(36))
The use of streets, avenues, highways, and alleys is restricted as provided in this article. Stop, yield, one-way, and other signs shall be posted as necessary, sufficient, and appropriate to implement the designations specified in this article.
The following streets, avenues or highways are dominant right-of-way highways with stop intersections as indicated:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.4(A))
(Code 2024, § 4.8.4(B))
The intersection of the following streets, avenues, or highways are designated as four-way stop intersections:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.4(C); Ord. No. 2024-02, § 2, 6-10-2024)
The following alleys are no thoroughfare alleys and through traffic is prohibited: the north-south alley between 4th and 5th Streets and 2nd and 3rd Avenues.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.4(D))
The following streets are designated for one-way traffic only as indicated:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.4(E))
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Bicycle means every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels except scooters and similar devices.
Cart means a wheeled wagon with two or more wheels used to transport a person.
Cart or golf cart means a motorized vehicle with three or four wheels designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes, powered by an electric motor or a gasoline engine less than 1200 CC in size, and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour. The term "cart" also includes John Deere brand Gators, either four- or six-wheeled, not capable of speeds in excess of 20 miles per hour. Lawn and garden tractors or riding lawnmowers, go-carts and ATVs are not included in this definition and are not considered carts for the purposes of this article.
Financial responsibility means liability insurance coverage on a cart.
Inline skates means a shoe with a single row of wheels used to glide on hard surfaces.
Motorized cart means a machine like a mini motorcycle, run by a motor, also known as a motor scooter.
Motorized scooter means a scooter propelled by a motor.
Operator means a person holding a valid driver's license.
Scooter means a board near the ground with wheels at each end and a pole with a crossbar for steering. It is propelled by keeping one foot on the board and pushing against the ground with the other foot.
Skateboard means a board constructed of wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass or similar material with wheels for standing, riding or coasting.
Skates means a frame or shoe with wheels used for moving one's self.
(Code 2024, § 4.7.6(A), 4.8.11(A))
(Code 2024, § 4.7.6(B)--(E))
The village board finds that golf carts are not designed or manufactured to be used on public streets and roads, and the village in no way advocates or endorses their operation on streets. Within the village, golf cart use is a permitted use and not an intended use. The village, by permitting and regulating such operation, intends to merely address safety issues, and this article is not to be relied upon as a determination that operation on streets is safe or advisable even if done in accordance with this article.
(Code 2024, § 4.8.11(intro. ⁋))
(Code 2024, § 4.8.11(intro. ⁋))
(Code 2024, § 4.8.11(B), (C))
The operation of golf carts in the village shall be in compliance with the following:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.11(D)(1)--(12))
No golf cart shall be operated on any street within the village unless it is equipped, at a minimum, with the following:
(Code 2024, § 4.8.11(D)(13))