Hallsville Utility Vehicles, Golf Carts, and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Applications: Permits: Suspensions or Revocations of Permits ordinance (§ 340.120)

A. No person shall operate a utility vehicle, golf cart, or recreational off-highway vehicle on the streets and alleys of the City of Hallsville without first obtaining a permit from the City Clerk as provided herein. Permits shall be granted for a period of one (1) year, beginning on September 1 and expiring on August 30 of the following year. The cost of the permit is fifteen dollars ($15.00) per permit to be collected and retained by the City. This cost is a set fee and is not prorated over the year. This fee is non-refundable if the permit is suspended or revoked.

B. Application for permits shall be made on a form provided by the City and shall contain the following information to be supplied by the applicant:

1. Name and address of the applicant;

2. Name of liability insurance carrier;

3. Serial number, make, model and description of vehicle;

4. Photocopy of applicable liability insurance coverage specially for the vehicle to be operated pursuant to the permit; and

5. Photocopy of the operator's current driver's license.

C. No permit shall be granted unless the vehicle is inspected by the Chief of Police (or his/her designee) to ensure that the vehicle is safe to operate on City streets.

1. The vehicle shall be equipped with adequate brakes but shall not be required to be registered or have any license plates.

D. Upon certification of operator and vehicle, the City shall issue a City decal. This decal will have identifying numbers and shall be attached to the windshield in the top left side of the registered vehicle and be visible for inspection.

E. Suspension Or Revocation Of Permits. The City of Hallsville may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon a finding that the holder thereof has violated any provision of this Article or there is evidence that the permitted operator cannot safely operate a utility vehicle, golf cart, or recreational off-highway vehicle on the designated roadways. Suspension or revocation of the special permit may result if a permitted operator knowingly allows use of his/her approved utility vehicle, golf cart, or recreational off-highway vehicle by a non-permitted user.