When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different roadways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. This rule may be modified at through highways or streets and where otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this traffic code. (ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-901)
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard, but the driver, having so yielded, may proceed as soon as a safe interval occurs. (ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-902)
Where stop signs or flashing red signals are in place at an intersection, or flashing red signals are in place at a plainly marked crosswalk between intersections, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk, and pedestrians within or entering the crosswalk at either edge of the roadway shall have the right-of-way over vehicles so stopped. Drivers of vehicles having so yielded the right-of-way to pedestrians entering or within the nearest crosswalk at an intersection shall also yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within any other crosswalk at the intersection. (ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-903)
A. 
Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop or yield signs.
B. 
Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic-control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another roadway, or which is approaching so closely on the roadway as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when the driver is moving across or within the intersection, but the driver, having so yielded, may proceed as soon as a safe interval occurs.
C. 
The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall, in obedience to the sign, slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions, and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, of if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time the driver is moving across or within the intersection.
D. 
If a driver is involved in a collision at an intersection or interferes with the movement of other vehicles after driving past a yield right-of-way sign, the collision or interference shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-904)
Notwithstanding the right-of-way provision in § 71-60, at an intersection where traffic lanes are provided for merging traffic, the driver of each vehicle on the converging roadways is required to adjust his or her vehicular speed and lateral position so as to avoid a collision with another vehicle. (ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-905)
The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from an alley, building, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway to be entered. (ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-906)
[Amended 7-27-2016 by Ord. No. 16-16]
A. 
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of this chapter, or a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible or visual signal, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the highway clear of any intersection, and shall, if necessary to permit the safe passage of the emergency vehicle, stop and remain in that position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
B. 
This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
C. 
Emergency vehicles.
(1) 
Upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, when the authorized emergency vehicle is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing red, red and white, blue, or red and blue lights or amber or yellow warning lights, a person who drives an approaching vehicle shall:
(a) 
Proceeding with due caution, yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, if possible, with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, if on a highway having at least four lanes with not less than two lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or
(b) 
Proceeding with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe.
(2) 
As used in this Subsection C, “authorized emergency vehicle” includes any vehicle authorized by law to be equipped with oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights under 625 ILCS 5/12-215, while the owner or operator of the vehicle is engaged in his or her official duties.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-907)
A. 
Funeral processions have the right-of-way at intersections when vehicles comprising the procession have their headlights and hazard lights lighted, subject to the following conditions and exceptions:
[Amended 7-27-2016 by Ord. No. 16-16]
(1) 
Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield the right-of-way upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle giving an audible or visible signal;
(2) 
Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield the right-of-way when directed to do so by a traffic officer;
(3) 
The operator of the leading vehicle in a funeral procession shall comply with stop signs and traffic-control signals but when the leading vehicle has proceeded across an intersection in accordance with the signal or after stopping as required by the stop sign, all vehicles in the procession may proceed without stopping, regardless of the sign or signal, and the leading vehicle and the vehicles in procession shall proceed with due caution.
B. 
The operator of a vehicle not in the funeral procession shall not drive his vehicle in the funeral procession except when authorized to do so by a traffic officer or when such vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle giving audible or visible signal.
C. 
Operators of vehicles not a part of a funeral procession may not form a procession or convoy and have their headlights or hazard lights lighted for the purpose of securing the right-of-way granted by this section to funeral processions.
[Amended 7-27-2016 by Ord. No. 16-16]
D. 
The operator of a vehicle not in a funeral procession may overtake and pass the vehicles in such procession if the overtaking and passing can be accomplished without causing a traffic hazard or interfering with such procession.
E. 
The lead vehicle in the funeral procession may be equipped with a flashing amber light which may be used only when such vehicle is used as a lead vehicle in such procession. Vehicles comprising a funeral procession may utilize funeral pennants or flags or windshield stickers or flashing hazard warning signal flashers to identify the individual vehicles in such a procession.
F. 
In the absence of law enforcement traffic control assistance for a funeral procession, a funeral director or his or her designee may direct traffic during a funeral procession.
[Added 7-27-2016 by Ord. No. 16-16]
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-1420)