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Bellbrook introduces ordinance to permit low‑speed and utility vehicles on city streets; debate centers on seat‑belt and inspection rules
Summary
Council introduced Ordinance 2025‑O‑14 to allow operation of under‑speed/low‑speed vehicles, utility vehicles and mini trucks on city streets with an inspection process. Council members debated whether local rules should require occupant‑restraint devices (seat belts); the ordinance was introduced as written and will return for public hearing.
The Bellbrook City Council on Aug. 25, 2025 introduced Ordinance 2025‑O‑14, a proposed chapter to permit operation of under‑speed, low‑speed, utility vehicles and mini trucks on City streets subject to inspection and local restrictions.
Council members and staff discussed the scope of the ordinance at length, focusing chiefly on inspection requirements and whether the city should require occupant‑restraint devices (seat belts) as a condition of local inspection and operation. The ordinance was introduced as drafted and will go to a public hearing at a later meeting.
Councilman Oak read the ordinance’s title: it would add Chapter 4.41 (Operation of Low‑Speed, Under‑Speed or Utility Vehicle or Mini Truck) to Title 6 (traffic code) and adopt Exhibit A specifying inspection and operational rules. City…
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