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Non-Highway Vehicle Permit
Permit Requirement
Per the Village of Rantoul Code of Ordinances Chapter 38, Article XIII, "Neighborhood Vehicles" are allowed on Village roads as long as they meet the proper requirements. For a copy of the Ordinance and to view the requirements, see the attached documents below.
Application Information
Applications for the permitting of Non-Highway Vehicles are available to those who affirm that they can comply with the Illinois Statutes and regulations and with the Village of Rantoul Municipal Code. The application form must be completed in its entirety, and all documentation must be provided prior to receiving the permit.
The required documents for permitting the vehicle with the Village are located below. Be certain to read each document in its entirety, and when you are ready to register your business, return these to Executive Assistant Tana Ward, located in Village Hall. Allow three weeks for processing.
License Fee
Each Non-Highway Vehicle shall be charged an annual fee of $50.00 ($25.00 for applicants age sixty-five or older), payable upon the submission of the signed application. Licenses expire annually on April 30.
Insurance Requirement
Neighborhood Vehicles are subject to many of the same requirements as passenger vehicles under the Illinois Vehicle Code, including the requirement of liability insurance and licensed operators.
Vehicle Inspection
Inspection of the Neighborhood Vehicle is required by a Certified Mechanic of your choice to assure that the vehicle is properly equipped, and that all equipment is in operational condition.
Prohibited Streets
Village issued Non-Highway Vehicle Permits are valid only for Village streets, with the following exemptions:
- Any street which has a posted speed limit in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
- On the following roadways, except to make a direct crossing of the prohibited roadway at an intersection controlled by either four-way stop signs or a traffic control signal light:
- U.S. Route 45
- U.S. Route 136
- Highways, streets, and roads under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation, or the Champaign County Highway Department