Non-Highway Vehicle Permit FAQ's

Registration forms are available on the village’s website or at the police department records desk. Once the form is completed and valid proof of insurance is in hand return the application to the Johnsburg Village Hall with the inspection fee. Within 5 business days, of being received, a Community Service Officer will contact the applicant to schedule an appointment to perform the inspection. Upon a successful inspection the required annual permit will be issued.

The equipment requirements checked during the inspection are as follows as defined by the Illinois statute and Johnsburg Municipal Code: “Vehicle Equipment: ...brakes, a steering apparatus, tires, a rearview mirror, red reflectorized warning devices in the front and rear, a slow moving emblem (as required of other vehicles in 625 ILCS 5/12-709) on the rear of the nonhighway vehicle, a headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the front, a tail lamp that emits a red light visible from at least 100 feet from the rear, brake lights, and turn signals.”

Yes, in addition to the inspection items listed above owners must provide valid proof of insurance at the time of the inspection.

No, the vehicles may only be operated on village streets where the above black diamond shaped sign with a golf cart are displayed. Vehicles may cross prohibited streets so long as performed in a perpendicular direction.