The Archbold Police Department, located at 405 E. Lutz Road, Archbold, is here to serve the citizens of Archbold, providing quality service to the community. We hope this web page will answer some of the frequently asked questions about many Village Ordinances and contacts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Archbold Police Dept. – 419-445-9991 (non-emergency)
    For emergencies – Dial 911
    405 E. Lutz Road
    Archbold, OH 43502
  • Juvenile Detention Center – 419-428-2322
  • Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio – 419-428-3800
  • Fulton County Humane Society – 419-335-9009
  • Fulton County Dog Pound – 419-337-9219

SERVICE ORGANIZATION PHONE NUMBERS

  • FISH – 419-445-0366 Call: 419-445-0366
  • Lutheran Social Services – 419-267-5528
  • Salvation Army – 419-599-9704

SITES TO VISIT

Missing and Exploited Children

Any purchaser of a bicycle shall have five days from date of purchase to obtain a bicycle license. The application for a license should be made to the Police Department and shall be accompanied by a fee of $1. Upon the sale or transfer of ownership of a licensed bicycle, a new bicycle license must be obtained.
Every person operating a bicycle shall comply with all traffic signs and signals for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. It is prohibited for any person to ride a bicycle upon the sidewalks in the Business Districts in the village. It is permissible for any person to walk a bicycle on the sidewalks in the Business Districts.
Curfew for children under age 16 – 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. unless accompanied by parent or guardian. Curfew for children between ages 16 and 18 – 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. unless accompanied by parent or guardian.
Copies of police reports can be picked up at the police department. Business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In the Village of Archbold, the following items are of importance to the operation of golf carts. 
(A) Definitions.  As used in this section. 
GOLF CART.  A motor vehicle as that term is defined under R. C. § 4501.01 (B).  Most golf carts are a type of under speed vehicle.  (USV).  A USV is a four wheeled vehile other than a truck that is originally designed and constructed with a top attainable speed of 20 mph or less or is not originally designed or constructed for operation on a street or highway.  It may not be operated on a public street or highway unless it complies with R.C. Chapter 4513.  
INSPECTION.  That inspection that is required by O.A.C §§ 4501:2-1-01 through 4501:2-1-21.
OPERATOR.  A person who drives or is in actual control of a vehicle.  (see R.C. § 4502.01(X)).
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.  Has the same meaning as set forth in R.C. § 4509.01(K).
REGISTRATION. Has the same mean as set forth in R.C.  § 4503.10(A). 

B)   Inspection of golf carts.

      (1)   No person shall operate a golf cart on those streets permitted by this chapter in the village unless the golf cart has been inspected by the Chief of Police or his or her designee for compliance with the state's statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles.

      (2)   The inspection must be prearranged with the Chief of Police or his or her designee.

      (3)   The owner of any golf cart shall be required to pay an inspection fee of $50. This inspection fee shall be deposited into the general fund. If the Chief of Police or his or her designee determines that the golf cart complies with the state’s statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles, the Chief of Police or his or her designee shall issue the owner a certificate of compliance entitling the owner to register, apply for a title and purchase license plates for the vehicle. The owner must also show the Chief of Police or his or her designee a valid Ohio operator’s license (driver’s license) and proof of financial responsibility for the golf cart before the certificate of compliance is issued.

      (4)   If the owner of a golf cart has had the cart inspected, registered and titled, prior to the effective date of this chapter or moves to the village after the effective date of this chapter, but previously having had the golf cart inspected by an authorized inspection program, in order to legally operate the vehicle in the village, the owner/operator must still provide evidence of an inspection in compliance with the state’s statutory requirements.

(C)   Golf carts are permitted to operate on all village streets where the posted speed limit is 40 mph or less, except for SR66 south of Short Buehrer Road and SR66 north of Lutz Road within Archbold Corporation limits provided they comply with all state and local laws.

      (1)   No person shall operate a golf cart on designated streets of the village unless the operator has a valid Ohio operator’s license (driver’s license), a valid registration for the vehicle and proof of financial responsibility.

      (2)   Occupants of golf carts governed by this section shall be seated at all times, on the seat of the golf cart when the golf cart is in motion. Standing on any portion of the golf cart when it is in motion is prohibited. The number of riders including the driver shall not exceed the number of lawful seats installed on the vehicle.