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Trustees delay vote on golf-cart ordinance after safety and enforcement concerns
Summary
Trustees discussed a proposed golf-cart/LSV ordinance, debating inspection logistics, safety equipment (slow-moving-vehicle triangle or flag, lights), crossing points and fines; they directed staff to revise the draft and tabled action until January.
Trustees debated a proposed ordinance and companion resolution to allow golf carts, low-speed vehicles and similar vehicles on village streets under specified conditions and a permit regime. Board members, staff and legal counsel covered inspection logistics, safety equipment (slow-moving-vehicle emblem or flag), allowable crossing points (the draft emphasizes lighted intersections), speed caps (draft language tied to 20 mph limits) and enforcement mechanisms. The sheriff's office was not present; trustees flagged enforcement capacity as a factor.
Board members requested clearer language around where carts may cross major roads, whether slow-moving-vehicle triangles or flags are required (discussion favored one or the other, not both), and whether to require lights or rearview mirrors. The clerk and staff said initial inspections could be administered by village staff with a checklist; legal counsel suggested fines remain flexible and would fall under misdemeanor categories up to $500. Trustees agreed to make the discussed edits and table the ordinance for additional drafting and a January meeting so the sheriff's office and staff can finalize logistics.
