Illinois Administrative Code
Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT
Section 6000.308 - Dune Buggies and All-Terrain Vehicles
Universal Citation: 56 IL Admin Code ยง 6000.308
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) Vehicle Requirements
1) All vehicles shall be equipped with driver
padding and passenger padding, if applicable, including, but not limited to,
steering wheel pad, headrest pad, steering wheel support post and seat
cushions.
2) All vehicles shall be
guarded to prevent interlocking of wheels during operation.
3) All vehicles equipped with seat belts
shall be equipped with a roll over protection system.
4) Vehicles shall be equipped with a guarding
system that covers or encloses all rotating parts of the drive mechanism except
the tires. The guarding system shall also cover the exhaust to protect the
passenger when entering or exiting the vehicle.
5) Vehicles' fuel tanks shall be mounted
and/or guarded in such manner that provides protection to the passenger during
operation and if an accident should occur. Fuel tank caps shall conform to ANSI
SAE J-1241.
6) Wheels shall be
retained by a castellated nut and cotter pin or other positive method
recommended by the manufacturer. Nuts with inserts of nylon or other material
shall not be re-used.
b) Track and Course Requirements
1) A minimum
width of 10 feet shall be maintained throughout the entire course or
track.
2) The track or course shall
be marked with signs to indicate designated path and to prohibit pedestrian or
other traffic.
3) A fence or
railing system shall be installed at maintenance buildings, driveways, pit
areas, and fuel storage pumping areas to keep patrons awaiting rides and
spectators from entering these track areas without the permission of, or
direction by, track personnel.
4)
No intersecting configurations, including but not limited to a figure 8 course
or opposing traffic configuration, shall be permitted.
c) Operation
1) Fire extinguishers shall be charged and
readily available to the track personnel at all times.
2) The refueling of the vehicles shall take
place in the pit areas. All storage containers of gasoline and other flammables
shall be in accordance with Section
6000.190
(Fire Prevention and Protection).
3) Beginning at twilight, track lighting is
required and lighting is required for indoor tracks at all times during
operations.
4) A separate and
distinct maintenance log shall be kept for each vehicle. The maintenance logs
shall be kept on a daily basis and kept available for inspector's review. All
replacement of parts should be documented in the maintenance log for each
vehicle. A comment section should be provided. On a daily basis, the track
mechanic shall sign each log sheet indicating that the vehicle is ready to
operate. This log shall include, but not be limited to, the following
information:
A) Brake inspection;
B) Tire wear and pressure;
C) Steering inspection;
D) Body inspection;
E) Padding inspection;
F) Lubrication and engine oil check;
and
G) Drive mechanism.
5) Only one patron per seat shall
be permitted in each vehicle. No in-line riding shall be permitted.
6) Personal Safety Equipment
A) Head Gear - A full-face helmet with head
sock complying with a Snell Foundation test specification is mandatory. A
full-face shield is mandatory. The helmet must be secured by a
chinstrap.
B) Neck Brace - The use
of unaltered collar-type neck brace designed for racing is mandatory. Any
driver losing his or her neck brace shall immediately precede to the pits and
may, upon replacing the missing neck brace, return to the track.
d) Special Circumstances/Waiver of this Section
1) The
Director may approve an operating permit for an existing facility that does not
meet the requirements of this Section if the following apply:
A) A written request for waiver is submitted
to the Director; and
B) The
facility requesting waiver was built and licensed prior to January 1,
2007.
2) If, after
January 1, 2007, any modifications are made to an existing track that would
have otherwise been exempt under this Section, the existing track with the
modifications shall not be eligible for a waiver and shall comply with this
Section.
3) Tracks constructed on
or after January 1, 2007 shall comply with this Section and are not eligible
for a waiver under subsection (d)(1).
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