Title/Name/Summary
An Ordinance Amending Title 9 (Traffic) Chapter 6 (General Rules of the Road) Section 9-6-1 through 9-6-18-4
History
As the governing document for the community, the Village Code is vital to a successfully managed municipality. Included in the Village Code are local laws that describe how the municipal government is structured, the duties and services the Village is responsible for, how public safety is provided in the community, the regulations that help ensure properties are used and maintained properly, and much more. As part of its continuing improvement efforts, the Village is undergoing a thorough review of the Village Code to update the existing code and ensure compliance with general law, remove obsolete and/or redundant provisions and supplement with best practices and necessary additions. While updates to various individual portions of the code are routine, this is the first time that the entire code will be subjected to a full review.
Title 9, Chapter 6 General Rules of the Road Section 9-6-1 through 9-6-18-4
Language is being added to the negligent driving section to include the use of an
electronic communication device while operating a motor vehicle in the Village.
The operation of vehicles in parks is being amended to include any motorized vehicle
capable of transporting a person or persons by any method and may only be operated by an operator who possesses a valid driver’s license with applicable classifications or
endorsements for the vehicle being operated. The types of motorized vehicles prohibited in parks were amended to include a golf cart, club cart, or any off-road type of vehicle.
The use of streets and alleys by commercial vehicles (trucks) is being updated to include that no person shall operate a commercial vehicle on the streets and alleys of the Village until the owner or operator of a commercial vehicle ensures the intended route and roadway the vehicle will operate upon is designated for the vehicle classification. In addition, commercial vehicles are required to obtain permits for any road that requires a permit.
This matter was reviewed and recommended at the March 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting and is now is now before the Village Board for consideration.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve an Ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 (TRAFFIC) CHAPTER 6 (GENERAL RULES OF THE ROAD) SECTION 9-6-1 THROUGH 9-6-18-4.”