The Village will begin accepting Permit Applications for Golf Carts & Electric UTVs starting on Monday, June 16th, 2025 at Village Hall, 234 S. State St. Hampshire, IL 60140.
The following documents will need to be completed and provided with your permit application in order to be processed:
- Golf Cart/Electric UTV Permit Application
- Copy of Valid Driver's License
- Copy of Valid Proof of Insurance
- $150 Permit Fee (Payable by Cash, Check, Credit/Debit Card)
The following are a few pertinent rules and regulations regarding the operation of golf carts & electric UTVs in the Village:
- Operator of a golf cart must be at least 16 years old and possess a valid driver's license
- Golf carts and electric UTVs must be equipped with brakes, seat belts, steering wheels, rearview mirror, red reflectorized warning device, a slow-moving emblem, and working head and taillights.
- Prohibits the usage of golf carts and electric UTVs in public parks, sidewalks, or private property not owned by the operator or have received permission from the property owner.
- Golf carts and electric UTVs can only be operated on Village streets with a posted speed limit of 35 MPH or less
- Golf carts can only park in legal parking stalls with the exception of angled parking on State St.
- Golf carts cannot be operated on any County or State roads except when crossing at intersection