Required Standard Equipment
- seatbelt for each designated seat
- 2 headlights
- 2 tail lights
- 2 brake lights
- directional signals
- adequate brakes and braking system
- properly working steering mechanism
- windshield
- horn
- rear view mirror
- appropriate tires that are free of major bumps, bulges, breaks, or any condition that would be cause for unsafe conditions.
Utility and Underspeed Vehicles 
CLARIFICATION ON SLOW MOVING VEHICLES ON VILLAGE STREETS
Residents please be advised that the only slow moving vehicles allowed on village streets are licensed side-by-sides (UTV-utility vehicle) or golf carts (USV-under-speed vehicle). Ohio Revised Code 4501.01 (VV) and (XX) defines these vehicles that are subject to the Albany legislation.
According to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and State of Ohio, mini-bikes, mopeds, ATV’s, Gators, Go-Carts, anything that cannot be licensed through the BMV and insured can not be on village streets and you are subject to be ticketed.
ALL VEHICLES DRIVEN ON VILLAGE STREETS MUST BE LICENSED AND INSURED.
Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.215 allows a local government, such as Albany, to authorize, by ordinance, the operation of utility or under-speed vehicles on its streets. Albany has done that by adopting Village Code Section 73.16 authorizing the operation of certain Utility (side-by-side) and Under-speed (golf cart) vehicles on village streets subject to Ohio law.
NO OTHER VEHICLE TYPES ARE PERMITTED UNDER THIS VILLAGE LEGISLATION.
Helpful Links:
- Albany Village Code 73.16
- Application For Certificate to Motor Vehicle in Ohio
- Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) Law in Ohio
- Golf Cart Resource Article: Ohio Golf Cart & Low-Speed Vehicle Laws
FAQs
What must I do to make my golf cart (USV) or side-by-side (UTV) legal to drive on village streets?
- Successfully pass the required vehicle inspection.
- Have your vehicle titled in accordance with Chapter 4505.06. of the Revised Code,
- Have your vehicle registered in accordance with Chapter 4503.11 of the Revised Code.
Can anyone operate a properly registered UTV or USV on village streets?
No. The golf cart (USV) or side-by-side (UTV) can only be driven by a licensed driver who must be able to provide proof of insurance.
Can my golf cart (USV) or side-by-side (UTV) be driven on US 50?
No. Ohio law provides that golf carts and side-by-side vehicles can only driven on roads with 35 mph or lower speed limits.
How can I get my UTV or USV inspected in Albany?
The Albany Police Department is certified to inspect your vehicle. Upon passing the inspection you will be given a signed Certificate of Inspection, and the officer will affix a safety sticker to the windshield of your vehicle.
What is the difference between a UTV and an ATV?
An ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) and a UTV (Utility Task Vehicle), while both designed for off-road use, differ significantly in their structure, intended use, and features. ATVs are typically smaller, single-rider vehicles with handlebars, while UTVs are larger, side-by-side vehicles with a steering wheel and often more cargo capacity.