Golf Cart Registration & Inspection

Current golf cart registrations will expire on May 14, 2019. Carts are required to be inspected and registered annually.

Click here for Golf Cart Registration Forms. There is a normal print out and return version or if you prefer, a fillable version to complete and email back.

Inspection and registration dates at the village office have been scheduled as follows:

Monday, May 6; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 9; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Monday, May 13; 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

The following items are required to operate a golf cart within the village limits:

Lights

Brake Lights

Turn Signals

Slow Moving Vehicle Sign

Red/Orange Flag at least 6 ft high

Rearview Mirror

Proof of CURRENT Insurance

Driver’s License

A registration sticker will NOT be issued if the cart does not have this working equipment.

ALL Illinois Rules of the Road must be obeyed while operating the cart which includes having a valid driver’s license and insurance.

Per the village slow moving vehicle ordinance, "Persons found to be in violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Section 1-4-1 of the Village Code...". Section 1-4-1 of the Village Code states, "Any person convicted of a violation of any section or provision of this Village Code, where no other penalty is set forth, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for any one offense."

If you are unable to make the scheduled inspection times, please email Chief Lehmkuhl at jim.lehmkuhl@cliftonillinois.com, the Police & Public Safety Committee Chair at joe.kolosky@cliftonillinois.com, or call the village office to schedule an appointment.