The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection
shall do so as follows:
A.
Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made
as close as practical to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway,
or as indicated by traffic markers or signs.
B.
At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions
on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left
turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway
nearest the center line thereof and by passing to the right of such
center line where it enters the intersection, and after entering the
intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection
to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered. Whenever
practicable, the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection
to the left of the center of the intersection, or as indicated by
traffic markers or signs.
C.
At any intersection where traffic is restricted to one direction
on one or more roadways, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn
left at any such intersection shall approach the intersection in the
extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the
direction of travel of such vehicle, and after entering the intersection
the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection, as nearly
as practicable, in the left lane lawfully available to traffic moving
in such direction upon the roadway being entered, or as indicated
by traffic markers or signs.
D.
The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a
private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles
approaching on the highway.
No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing,
or parked unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable
safety.
No driver of a vehicle shall suddenly start, slow down, stop
or attempt to turn without first giving a suitable signal in such
a manner as to apprise others who might be affected by his action.
A.
No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course upon a highway
unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety
and after giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided.[1]
B.
A signal or intention to turn right or left shall be given during
not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.
(1)
The signals herein required shall be given either by means of the
hand and arm or by an electric turn signal device, but when a vehicle
is so constructed or loaded that a hand and arm signal would not be
visible both to the front and rear of such vehicle, then said signals
must be given by such device.[2]
A.
No person may turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle
is in the lane next to the direction in which the turn is to be made
or turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway, or otherwise
turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway
unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety.
No person may so turn any vehicle without giving an appropriate signal
in the manner hereinafter provided.
B.
A signal of intention to turn right or left, when required, must
be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled
by the vehicle before turning within a business or residence district,
and such signal must be given continuously during not less than the
last 200 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning outside a business
or residence district.
C.
No person may stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without
first giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this
article to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when
there is opportunity to give such a signal.
D.
The electric turn signal device required in this article must be
used to indicate an intention to turn, change lanes or start from
a parallel parked position but must not be flashed on one side only
on a parked or disabled vehicle or flashed as a courtesy or "do pass"
signal to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear.
A.
Every vehicle operated in this Village shall be equipped with a stop
lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red
light visible from a distance of not less than 500 feet to the rear
in normal sunlight, and which shall be actuated upon application of
the service (foot) brake, and which may but need not be incorporated
with other rear lamps.
B.
Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with an electric turn signal
device which shall indicate the intention of the driver to turn to
the right or to the left in the form of flashing lights located at
and showing to the front and rear of the vehicle on the side of the
vehicle toward which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to
the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced
laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit a white or
amber light, or any shade of light between white and amber. The lamps
showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and as widely
spaced laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit a
red or amber light.[1]
C.
Every trailer and semi-trailer shall be equipped with an electric
turn signal device which indicates the intention of the driver in
the power unit to turn to the right or to the left in the form of
flashing red lights located at the rear of the vehicle on the side
toward which the turn is to be made and mounted on the same level
and as widely spaced laterally as practicable.
D.
Turn signal lamps must be visible from a distance of not less than
300 feet in normal sunlight.
The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, building, private
road or driveway within an urban area shall stop such vehicle immediately
prior to driving into the sidewalk area extending across such alley,
building entrance, road or driveway, or in the event there is no sidewalk
area, shall stop at the point nearest the street to be entered where
the driver has a view of approaching traffic thereon, and shall yield
the right-of-way to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision,
and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all
vehicles approaching on such roadway.
No driver of a vehicle shall drive within any sidewalk area
except at a permanent or temporary driveway, nor at any time into
or upon any portion of a roadway marked as a safety zone.
Except as otherwise herein provided, the driver of a vehicle
approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle
which has entered the intersection from a different highway; and when
two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at approximately
the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the
right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to
turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching
from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so
close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard, but the driver,
having so yielded and having given a signal when and as required,
may proceed at such time as a safe interval occurs.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to turn
the vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction or to make
a U-turn.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to turn
left or right at any place where such turns are prohibited by ordinance.
The prohibition shall be indicated by appropriate signs.
A.
Upon the approach of a Fire Department vehicle, drivers of vehicles
shall comply with the provisions of this article relating to the approach
of authorized emergency vehicles.
B.
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle, other than one
on official business, to follow any fire apparatus in response to
a fire alarm closer than 500 feet, or to stop any vehicle within 500
feet of any fire apparatus stopped to answer a fire alarm.[1]
C.
It shall be further unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to drive
over an unprotected hose of the Fire Department without the consent
of the Fire Chief or the assistant in command.
Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven
upon the right half of the roadway except as follows:
A.
When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same
direction under the rules governing such movement.
B.
When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left
of the center of the roadway; provided that any person so doing shall
yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction
upon the unobstructed portion of the roadway within such distance
as to constitute an immediate hazard.[1]
C.
Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under
the rules applicable thereon.
D.
Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.
E.
Whenever there is a single-track paved road on one side of the public
highway and two vehicles meet thereon, the driver on whose right is
the wider shoulder shall give the right-of-way on such pavement to
the other vehicle.
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall
pass each other to the right; and upon roadways having width for not
more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall
give to the other at least 1/2 of the main traveled portion of the
roadway as nearly as possible.
The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing
of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to these limitations,
exceptions and special rules hereinafter stated:
A.
The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in
the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance
and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely
clear of the overtaken vehicle. In no event shall such movement be
made by driving off the pavement or the main traveled portion of the
roadway.
B.
Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the
driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor
of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase
the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking
vehicle.
C.
The operator of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle or individual
proceeding in the same direction on a highway shall leave a safe distance,
but not less than three feet, when passing the bicycle or individual
and shall maintain that distance until safely past the overtaken bicycle
or individual.
D.
A person driving a motor vehicle shall not, in a reckless manner,
drive the motor vehicle unnecessarily close to, toward, or near a
bicyclist, pedestrian, or a person riding a horse or driving an animal-drawn
vehicle.
A.
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another
vehicle which is making or about to make a left turn.
B.
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and, allowing sufficient clearance,
pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction either upon
the left or upon the right on a roadway with unobstructed pavement
of sufficient width for four or more lanes of moving traffic when
such movement can be made in safety. No person shall drive off the
pavement or upon the shoulder of the roadway in overtaking or passing
on the right.
C.
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon
the right on a one-way street or on any street on which traffic is
restricted to one direction of movement where the roadway is free
from obstruction and of sufficient width for two or more lanes of
moving vehicles.
A.
No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the
roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the
same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free
of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such
overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with
the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
or any vehicle overtaken. In every event, the overtaking vehicle must
return to the authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable, and
in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized
for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming
within 200 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.[1]
B.
No vehicle shall, in overtaking and passing another vehicle or at
any other time, be driven to the left side of the roadway under the
following conditions:
(1)
When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway
where the driver's view is obstructed with sufficient distance as
to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from
the opposite direction.
(2)
When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection
or railroad grade crossing.
(3)
When official signs are in place directing that traffic keep to the
right, or a distinctive line also so directs traffic as declared in
the sign manual adopted by the Illinois State Department of Transportation.
(4)
The limitations in Subsection B(1) and (2) shall not apply on a one-way street, or upon a street with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lanes of moving traffic in each direction nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road or driveway when such movement can be made with safety.[2]
A.
Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic, a vehicle
shall be driven only in the direction designated.
B.
A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven
on the right of such island.
C.
Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by
leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or a clearly
indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic,
every vehicle must be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless
directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control
devices or police officers. No vehicle may be driven over, across,
or within any such dividing space, barrier, or section, except through
an opening in the physical barrier, or dividing section, or space,
or at a cross-over or intersection established by public authority.[1]
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly
marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all
others consistent herewith, shall apply:
A.
A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within
a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver
has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.
B.
Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes, a vehicle shall
not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing
another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and such center
lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation
for a left turn or where such center lane is at the time allocated
exclusively to traffic moving in the direction that the vehicle is
proceeding and is signposted to give notice of such allocation.
C.
Official signs may be erected directing specific traffic to use a
designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving
in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway,
and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of such signs.
D.
Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the
changing of lanes on sections of roadways, and drivers of vehicles
shall obey such signs.
A.
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, when
the driver is giving audible sign by siren or bell, 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 stop
and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle
has passed, except when 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.
Stationary vehicles.[1]
(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.
It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle in the Village in
a careless, reckless, negligent or wanton manner, or carelessly so
as to endanger life or property.
A.
It shall be unlawful to drive any motor vehicle on any street not
under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation,
or the county, or in an urban district within the Village at a speed
in excess of 30 miles per hour, or in an alley at a speed in excess
of 15 miles per hour.
B.
It shall be unlawful to drive any vehicle on any highway outside
the urban district at a speed of more than 65 miles per hour.
C.
It shall be unlawful to drive any vehicle of the First Division towing
another vehicle outside of an urban district at more than 55 miles
per hour, in an urban district at more than 30 miles per hour, or
15 miles an hour in an alley.
D.
If the President and Board of Trustees, by ordinance, set other limits
as provided by statute (625 ILCS 5/11-604) after an engineering or
traffic survey, then such limits shall govern the rate of speed on
the streets indicated in such ordinance. Appropriate signs shall be
posted showing such speed limits.
E.
The fact that the speed of a vehicle does not exceed the applicable
maximum speed limit does not relieve the driver from the duty to decrease
speed when approaching and crossing an intersection, when approaching
and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling
upon any narrow or winding roadway or when special hazards exist with
respect to pedestrians or other traffic by reason of weather or highway
conditions; and speed shall be decreased as may be necessary to avoid
colliding with any person or vehicle on or entering the highway in
compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to
use due care.
F.
It shall be unlawful to drive any vehicle on any street or highway
within the Village under the jurisdiction of the State Department
of Transportation, or of the county, at a speed exceeding that lawfully
set for such street.
G.
The speed of all vehicles of the Second Division as defined by this
chapter shall be as follows:
(1)
If the vehicle is designed and used for pulling or carrying freight
and has a gross weight of 8,000 pounds or less (including the weight
of the vehicle and maximum load), and is equipped with pneumatic tires,
the maximum is 55 miles per hour outside of an urban district, 30
miles per hour in an urban district, and 15 miles per hour in an alley;
but if such vehicle is equipped with two or more solid tires, the
maximum is 10 miles per hour at all times and in all locations.
(2)
If the vehicle is designed and used for pulling or carrying freight
and has a gross weight of more than 8,000 pounds (including the weight
of the vehicle and maximum load), and is equipped with pneumatic tires,
the maximum is 50 miles per hour outside of an urban district, 30
miles per hour in an urban district, and 15 miles per hour in an alley;
but if such vehicle is equipped with two or more solid tires, the
maximum is 10 miles per hour at all times and in all locations.
(3)
If the vehicle is designed and used for carrying more than 10 passengers,
and is equipped with pneumatic tires, the maximum is 60 miles per
hour.
No person shall drive a motor vehicle at a speed in excess of
20 miles per hour while passing a school zone or while traveling on
a roadway on public school property or upon any public thoroughfare
on or across which children pass going to and from school during school
days when school children are present. Appropriate signs shall be
posted to indicate this restriction.
No vehicle shall be operated or allowed to remain upon the street
in such a manner as to form an unreasonable obstruction to the traffic
thereon.
It shall be unlawful for more than one person to ride upon any
bicycle which is designed for one person and propelled by human power
upon any street, or for any person to ride upon any motorcycle other
than upon a seat permanently attached to said vehicle to the right
or rear of the operator.
A.
No vehicle shall be left unattended while the motor of such vehicle
is running; and no vehicle shall be left without a driver on any hill
or incline unless the vehicle is secured against moving.
B.
Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle unattended upon any bridge
or causeway where such vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic,
such officer is hereby authorized to provide for the removal of such
vehicle to the nearest garage or other place of safety.
It shall be unlawful to leave any horse or other draft animal
unattended in any street without having such animal securely fastened.
It shall be unlawful for any person on any street riding a bicycle,
motorcycle, sled, or any toy vehicle to cling to or attach himself
or his vehicle to any moving motor vehicle or wagon.
It shall be unlawful for any person upon skates, a coaster,
sled or other toy vehicle to go upon any roadway other than at a crosswalk.
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride upon the fenders,
running board, bumpers, top or outside step of any vehicle.
A.
The driver of a vehicle approaching a railroad grade crossing when
a signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train
or railroad track equipment shall stop within 50 feet but not less
than 15 feet from the nearest track of such railroad and shall not
proceed until he can do so safely.
B.
The driver of a vehicle shall stop at and not traverse such grade
crossing when a crossing gate is lowered or when a flagman or automatic
signal warns of the approach of a train or railroad track equipment.
C.
The driver of any motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire, or
any school bus carrying any school children, or any vehicle carrying
explosives or flammable liquid as cargo shall stop such vehicle within
50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the tracks
and shall listen and look in both directions along such track from
which a train or railroad track equipment might come before proceeding
across such tracks at a grade crossing; provided that no such stop
need be made at any such crossing where a police officer or a traffic-control
signal directs traffic to proceed.
D.
Whenever a person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing
where the driver is not always required to stop but must slow down,
the person must exercise due care and caution as the existence of
a railroad track across a highway is a warning of danger, and under
any of the circumstances stated in this section, the driver shall
slow down within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest
rail of the railroad and shall not proceed until he or she checks
that the tracks are clear of an approaching train or railroad track
equipment.
E.
No person may drive any vehicle through a railroad crossing if there
is insufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without
stopping.
No driver of a vehicle shall drive between the vehicles comprising
a funeral or other authorized procession while they are in motion
and when such vehicles are conspicuously designated as required by
this chapter.
Each driver in a funeral or other procession shall drive as
near to the right-hand side of the roadway as practical and shall
follow the vehicle ahead as close as practical and safe.
Funeral processions have the right-of-way at intersections when
vehicles comprising such procession have their headlights and hazard
lights lighted, subject to the following conditions and exceptions:
A.
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.
B.
Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield the right-of-way
when directed to do so by a traffic officer.
C.
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 such
signal or after stopping as required by the stop sign, all vehicles
in such 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.
D.
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.
E.
Operators of vehicles not a part of a funeral procession may not
form a procession or convoy and have their headlights or hazard lights,
or both, lighted for the purpose of securing the right-of-way granted
by this section to funeral processions.
F.
The operator of a vehicle not in a funeral procession may overtake
and pass the vehicles in such procession if such overtaking and passing
can be accomplished without causing a traffic hazard or interfering
with such procession.
G.
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.
H.
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.
The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such
movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interference
with other traffic.
No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled
or limited controlled access roadway except at such entrances and
exits as are established by public authority.
It shall be unlawful to operate a truck upon any street where
truck operation is prohibited by ordinance and where such signs of
prohibition are posted, except that a truck may be driven on such
street for not more than the minimum distance necessary for the purpose
of making deliveries or picking up loads.
It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle on any street in
the Village when the gross weight on the surface of the road through
any axle of such vehicle exceeds 16,000 pounds. Where lower limits
are imposed by ordinance and signs indicating such limitations are
posted, it shall be unlawful to operate a vehicle in excess of such
weight on such street, except for the purpose of making delivery or
picking up a load, in which case such vehicle may be driven on such
street for not more than the minimum distance necessary for the purpose.
The driver of a vehicle shall stop such vehicle before meeting
or overtaking, from either direction, any school bus which has stopped
at any location for the purpose of receiving or discharging any school
children. Such stop is required before reaching such school bus when
there is in operation on the bus a visual signal directing that a
stop be made; provided that the driver of a vehicle upon a street
or highway of which the lanes for traffic moving in opposite directions
are separated by a strip of ground at least four feet wide which is
not surfaced or suitable for vehicle traffic, or on a controlled-access
highway where pedestrians are not permitted to cross, need not stop
his vehicle upon meeting or passing a school bus which is on the opposite
roadway.
A.
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more
closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the
speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the
street.
B.
The driver of any truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle
when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district
and which is following another truck or motor vehicle drawing another
vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space
so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without
danger, except that this shall not prevent a truck or motor vehicle
drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any vehicle or
combination of vehicles.[1]
C.
Motor vehicles being driven upon any street outside of a business
or residence district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing
other vehicles, shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space
between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable
any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This
provision shall not apply to funeral processions.
It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully fail or refuse
to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer
invested by law with authority to direct, control or regulate traffic.
It shall be unlawful for the driver or operator of any motor
vehicle who has been given a visual or audible signal by a police
officer directing such driver or operator to bring his vehicle to
a stop to willfully fail or refuse to obey such direction, to increase
his speed, to extinguish his lights or otherwise flee or attempt to
evade the police officer. The signal given by the police officer may
be by hand, voice, siren, red or blue light, and the officer giving
such signal shall be in a police uniform, and, if driving a vehicle,
such vehicle shall be marked showing it to be an official police vehicle.
A.
When operated upon any highway in this state, every motorcycle shall
at all times exhibit at least one lighted lamp, showing a white light
visible for at least 500 feet in the direction the motorcycle is proceeding.
However, in lieu of such lighted lamp, a motorcycle may be equipped
with and use a means of modulating the upper beam of the head lamp
between high and a lower brightness. No such head lamp shall be modulated,
except to otherwise comply with the Illinois Vehicle Code, during
times when lighted lamps are required for other motor vehicles.
B.
All other motor vehicles shall exhibit at least two lighted head
lamps, with at least one on each side of the front of the vehicle,
which satisfy United States Department of Transportation requirements,
showing white lights, including that emitted by high-intensity discharge
(HID) lamps, or lights of a yellow or amber tint, during the period
from sunset to sunrise, at times when rain, snow, fog, or other atmospheric
conditions require the use of windshield wipers, and at any other
times when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions,
persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at
a distance of 1,000 feet. Parking lamps may be used in addition to
but not in lieu of such head lamps. Every motor vehicle, trailer,
or semi-trailer shall also exhibit at least two lighted lamps, commonly
known as "tail lamps," which shall be mounted on the left rear and
right rear of the vehicle so as to throw a red light visible for at
least 500 feet in the reverse direction, except that a truck tractor
or road tractor manufactured before January 1, 1968, and all motorcycles
need be equipped with only one such tail lamp.
C.
Either a tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and
placed as to illuminate with a white light a rear registration plate
when required and render it clearly legible from a distance of 50
feet to the rear. Any tail lamp or tail lamps, together with any separate
lamp or lamps for illuminating a rear registration plate, shall be
so wired as to be lighted whenever the head lamps or auxiliary driving
lamps are lighted.
D.
A person shall install only head lamps that satisfy United States
Department of Transportation regulations and show white light, including
that emitted by HID lamps, or light of a yellow or amber tint for
use by a motor vehicle.
It shall be unlawful to open any door of a motor vehicle on
the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably
safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement
of other traffic nor shall any person leave a door open on the side
of a motor vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time
longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle to
be a participant in drag racing.
It shall be unlawful for any person to transport, carry, possess
or have any alcoholic liquor within any passenger area of any motor
vehicle except in the original package and with the seal unbroken.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any 1961 or later
model motor vehicle of the First Division that is titled or licensed
by the Secretary of State unless the front seat of such motor vehicle
is equipped with two sets of seat safety belts.
No oscillating, rotating or flashing lights are permitted on
any motor vehicle except as follows:
A.
Red or white oscillating, rotating or flashing lights, whether lighted
or unlighted, are permitted only on:
(1)
Local law enforcement vehicles and police vehicles of the state or
federal government.
(2)
Vehicles of local fire departments and fire-fighting vehicles of
the state or federal government.
(3)
Vehicles which are designed as ambulances or rescue vehicles and
while responding to an emergency call for the purpose of conveying
sick or injured persons.
(4)
A vehicle operated by a police officer or county coroner and designated
or authorized by local authorities, in writing, as a law enforcement
vehicle; however, such designation or authorization must be carried
in the vehicle.
(5)
A vehicle operated by a fire chief who has completed an emergency
vehicle operation training course approved by the Office of the State
Fire Marshal and designated or authorized by local authorities, in
writing, as a fire department, fire protection district, or township
fire department vehicle; however, the designation or authorization
must be carried in the vehicle, and the lights may be visible or activated
only when responding to a bona fide emergency.
(6)
Vehicles which are occasionally used as rescue vehicles that have
been authorized for use as rescue vehicles by a volunteer EMS provider,
provided that the operator of the vehicle has successfully completed
an emergency vehicle operation training course recognized by the Department
of Public Health; furthermore, the lights shall not be lighted except
when responding to an emergency call for the sick or injured.
(7)
Vehicles operated by a local or county emergency management services
agency as defined in the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act
(20 ILCS 3305/1 et seq.).
(8)
School buses operating alternately flashing head lamps as permitted
under 625 ILCS 5/12-805.
(9)
Vehicles that are equipped and used exclusively as organ transplant
vehicles when used in combination with blue oscillating, rotating,
or flashing lights; furthermore, these lights shall be lighted only
when the transportation is declared an emergency by a member of the
transplant team or a representative of the organ procurement organization.
B.
Amber oscillating, rotating or flashing lights, whether lighted or
unlighted, are permitted only on:
(1)
Second Division vehicles designed for towing or hoisting disabled
vehicles while actually being used for such purposes in accordance
with 625 ILCS 5/12-215(b)(1).
(2)
Motor vehicles or equipment of the State of Illinois, local authorities
and contractors while engaged in maintenance or construction operations
within the limits of construction projects.
(3)
Vehicles or equipment used by engineering or survey crews while actually
engaged in work on a highway.
(4)
Vehicles of public utilities, municipalities, or other construction,
maintenance or automotive service vehicles, except that such lights
shall be lighted only as a means of indicating the presence of a vehicular
traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking or
passing while such vehicles are engaged in maintenance, service or
construction on a highway.
(5)
Oversized vehicle or load moving under permit issued by the Illinois
Department of Transportation.
(6)
The front and rear of motorized equipment owned and operated by the
State of Illinois or any political subdivision thereof, which is designed
and used for removal of snow and ice from highways.
(7)
The front and rear of motorized equipment or vehicles that: (i) are
not owned by the State of Illinois or any political subdivision of
the state, (ii) are designed and used for removal of snow and ice
from highways and parking lots, and (iii) are equipped with a snow
plow that is 12 feet in width; these lights may not be lighted except
when the motorized equipment or vehicle is actually being used for
those purposes on behalf of a unit of government.
(8)
Fleet safety vehicles registered in another state; furthermore,
such lights shall not be lighted except as provided for in 625 ILCS
5/12-212.
(9)
Such other vehicles as may be authorized by local authorities.
(10)
Law enforcement vehicles of state or local authorities when
used in combination with red oscillating, rotating or flashing lights.
(11)
Propane delivery trucks.
(12)
Vehicles used for collecting or delivering mail for the United
States Postal Service, provided that such lights shall not be lighted
except when such vehicles are actually being used for such purposes.
(13)
Any vehicle displaying a slow-moving vehicle emblem as provided
in 625 ILCS 5/12-205.1.
(14)
All trucks equipped with self-compactors or roll-off hoists
and roll-on containers for garbage, recycling, or refuse hauling.
Such lights shall not be lighted except when such vehicles are actually
being used for such purposes.
(15)
Vehicles used by a security company, alarm responder, control
agency, or the Illinois Department of Corrections.
(16)
Vehicles of union representatives, except that the lights shall
be lighted only while the vehicle is within the limits of a construction
project.
C.
Blue oscillating, rotating or flashing lights, whether lighted or
unlighted, are permitted only on:
(1)
Rescue squad vehicles, in accordance with 625 ILCS 5/12-215, Subsection
(c)(1), not owned by a fire department and vehicles owned or operated
by a:
(a)
Volunteer firefighter.
(b)
Paid firefighter.
(c)
Part-paid firefighter.
(d)
Call firefighter.
(e)
Member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district.
(f)
Paid or unpaid member of a rescue squad.
(g)
Paid or unpaid member of a voluntary ambulance unit.
(h)
Paid or unpaid members of a local or county emergency management
services agency as defined in the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Act (20 ILCS 3305/1 et seq.), designated or authorized by local authorities,
in writing, and carrying that designation or authorization in the
vehicle.
(2)
Law enforcement vehicles of state or local authorities when used
in combination with red oscillating, rotating or flashing lights.
(3)
Vehicles of local fire departments and state or federal fire-fighting
vehicles when used in combination with red oscillating, rotating or
flashing lights.
(4)
Vehicles which are designed and used exclusively as ambulances or
rescue vehicles when used in combination with red oscillating, rotating
or flashing lights; furthermore, such lights shall not be lighted
except when responding to an emergency call.
(5)
Vehicles that are equipped and used exclusively as organ transport
vehicles when used in combination with red oscillating, rotating,
or flashing lights; furthermore, these lights shall only be lighted
when the transportation is declared an emergency by a member of the
transplant team or a representative of the organ procurement organization.
(6)
Vehicles operated by a local or county emergency management services
agency as defined in the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act
(20 ILCS 3305/1 et seq.), when used in combination with red oscillating,
rotating, or flashing lights.
D.
Lights
permitted in accordance with this section shall comply in all respects
with 625 ILCS 5/12-215.
