Kankakee Bans All Off-Road Vehicles from City Streets

At its Monday, November 4, meeting, the Kankakee City Council passed an ordinance that bans all off-road vehicles from using city streets.

The ordinance states that “it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an all-terrain vehicle, recreation off-highway vehicle (UTV), golf cart, minibike, or dirt bike on any street or sidewalk in the City of Kankakee or on any public property, such as playgrounds and parks.”

The ordinance provides for fines starting at $250 for a first offense and climbing to $500 for a second offense and $750 for a third. If an offense is committed by a minor, the ordinance states the parents will be responsible for the fine. It also allows police to detain an offender. The vehicle used in the offense also would be immediately impounded and not released until the owner pays a $500 fee, as well as towing and storage costs.