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Police chief: off-road "side-by-side" stickers will be pro-rated in 2026; annual renewal required starting 2027
Summary
Police Chief Derek Graham told the council the city will change the side-by-side sticker program to use a different color each year, pro-rate stickers for 2026, and require new stickers annually beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
Police Chief Derek Graham informed the City of Carlinville City Council on Feb. 16 that the city will change its side-by-side vehicle sticker program to an annual color-rotation system.
Details provided: Chief Graham said the city will pro-rate stickers for 2026 to account for the policy change. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, holders of side-by-side stickers will be required to have a new sticker by Jan. 1 each year. The transcript records the policy change announcement but does not include enforcement details or fees.
What to expect: The change standardizes annual renewal timing and visual identification by sticker color. The council did not record a separate vote on enforcement or fee changes at this meeting.
Next steps: Implementation details (fee schedule, enforcement dates or administrative procedures) were not specified and will require staff follow-up.
