§ 14-6. Regulation of all-terrain vehicles and motorized dirt bikes.

(a)

The definition of the terms "all-terrain vehicle" and "offhighway motorcycle" shall be as set forth in the state Motor Vehicle Code;

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any all-terrain vehicle or offhighway motorcycle within the city limits, except on property owned by the person operating the vehicle; on property owned by the parent or guardian of the person operating the vehicle; or upon property which the operator of the vehicle has been given permission by the owner to operate the vehicle thereon.

(c)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) above, no all-terrain vehicle or offhighway motorcycle may be operated within the corporate limits of the city at any location which is within one hundred (100) feet of a residence without permission from that residential property owner except for the purpose of traveling to and from an authorized operating area.

(d)

In addition to the foregoing, all-terrain vehicles and motorized dirt bikes shall at all times be operated in compliance with the laws of the state, including but not limited to 65 ILCS 5/11-1426 and 65 ILCS 5/11-1427.

(Ord. No. 2007-05, § 1, 4-3-2007)