The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection
shall do 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.
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 1/2 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.
C.
At any intersection where traffic is restricted to one direction
on one or more of the 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. 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 said highway.
No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite
direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to, or near the crest
of a grade, where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any
other vehicle approaching from either direction within 500 feet.
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 then only after giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter
provided in the event any other vehicle may be affected by such movement.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
B.
A signal of 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 a signal lamp or 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 a lamp or device.
(2)
All signals herein required given by hand and arm shall be given
from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and such
signals shall indicate as follows:
(a)
Left turn: hand and arm extended horizontally.
(b)
Right turn: hand and arm extended upward, except that a person
operating a bicycle may extend the right hand and arm horizontally
and to the right side of the bicycle.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
(c)
Stop or decrease of speed: hand and arm extended downward.
The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway or
garage shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a
sidewalk, or across a sidewalk line projected across such alley, and
shall exercise extreme care in driving upon said sidewalk or across
such line.
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 entering an intersection from different highways at approximately
the same time, the driver of a vehicle on the left shall yield the
right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
A.
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 said driver,
having so yielded, may proceed at such time as a safe interval occurs.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
B.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle to turn
left at any place where such turns are prohibited by ordinance.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to turn
such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction unless such
movement can be made in safety and without backing into traffic or
otherwise interfering with traffic.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to make
a "U" turn at any place where such turns are prohibited by ordinance.
A.
Upon the approach of a fire-fighting vehicle, drivers of vehicles
shall comply with the provisions of this chapter 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 or a volunteer fireman, to follow any fire apparatus
traveling in response to a fire alarm, closer than 500 feet, or to
stop any vehicles within 500 feet of where any fire apparatus has
stopped to answer a fire alarm.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to drive
over any unprotected hose of any fire apparatus without the consent
of the person in charge of such fire apparatus.
A.
Upon all
roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right
1/2 of the roadway except as follows:
(1)
When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same
direction under the rules governing such movement;
(2)
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;
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
(3)
Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under
the rules applicable thereon;
(4)
Upon a roadway designated and sign posted for one-way traffic; or
(5)
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.
B.
Upon a
two-lane roadway, providing for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle
shall be driven in the right-hand lane available for traffic, or as
close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway,
except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the
same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection
or into a private road or driveway.
[Added 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
C.
Upon any roadway having four or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for two-way movement of traffic, no vehicle shall be driven to the left of the center line of the roadway, except when authorized by official traffic-control devices designating certain lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use such lanes, or except as permitted under Subsection A(2). However, this subsection shall not be construed as prohibiting the crossing of the center line in making a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway.
[Added 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
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.
A.
Vehicles proceeding in same direction. The following rules shall
govern the overtaking and passing vehicles proceeding in the same
direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions and special rules
hereinafter stated:
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
(1)
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.
(2)
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.
(3)
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.
(4)
The driver of a two-wheeled vehicle may not, in passing upon the
left of any vehicle proceeding in the same direction, pass upon the
right of any vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless there
is an unobstructed lane of traffic available to permit such passing
maneuver safely.
(5)
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.
(6)
A driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a highway may, subject to the provisions in Subsection A(4) of this section and Subsection C(2) of this section, pass to the left of the bicycle on a portion of the highway designated as a no-passing zone under 625 ILCS 5/11-707 if the driver is able to overtake and pass the bicycle when:
(a)
The bicycle is traveling at a speed of less than half of the posted
speed limit of the highway;
(b)
The driver is able to overtake and pass the bicycle without exceeding
the posted speed limit of the highway; and
(c)
There is sufficient distance to the left of the center line of the
highway for the motor vehicle to meet the overtaking and passing requirements
under this section.
(7)
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.
B.
Vehicles on the right.
(1)
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.
(2)
The driver of a vehicle with three or more wheels may overtake and
pass upon the right of another vehicle only upon a roadway with unobstructed
pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving
lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
(3)
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 obstructions and of sufficient width for two or more lanes of
moving vehicles.
C.
Limitations on overtaking on the left.
(1)
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.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
(2)
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:
(a)
When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the
highway, where the driver's view is obstructed within sufficient distance
as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach
from the opposite direction.
(b)
When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection
or railroad grade crossing.
(c)
Where official signs are in place directing that traffic keep
to the right, or a distinctive center line is marked, which distinctive
line also so directs traffic as declared in the sign manual adopted
by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
(d)
The limitations in Subsection C(2)(a) and C(2)(b) of this section shall not apply upon a one-way street or upon a street with obstructed 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.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
(e)
When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet
of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
[Added 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
A.
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making
use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of the
Illinois Vehicle Code, 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.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
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 emergency vehicles.
[Added 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
(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)
If changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe, proceeding with
due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed
for road conditions and leaving a safe distance until safely past
the stationary vehicles.
It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle in the Village in
a reckless 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 under
the jurisdiction of the Village, and not under the jurisdiction of
the State of Illinois or Macon County, 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.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed original Sec.
11-2-18(B) of the 1978 Code, regarding the speed of vehicles of the
Second Division having two or more solid tires, which immediately
followed this subsection.
B.
A speed zone on a part of Route 121 within the Village limits is
hereby created, commencing at its southerly point of beginning at
a point 900 feet southeast of the intersection of East Main Street
and Route 121, and running along Route 121 to its northerly end, being
a point 500 feet northwest of the intersection of County Highway 20
and Route 121, wherein the speed limit in this zone shall be set at
40 miles per hour. The speed limit on the remaining portions of Route
121 within the Village limits shall remain set at 45 miles per hour.
[Amended 7-21-1997 by Ord. No. 551]
C.
If the President and Board of Trustees, by ordinance, set other limits
as provided by statute after an engineering or traffic survey, then
such limits shall govern the rate of speed on the streets indicated
in such ordinance. The Streets and Alleys Superintendent shall post
appropriate signs showing such speed limits.
[Amended 4-19-1982 by Ord. No. 414]
D.
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.
E.
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
for such street.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
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 upon
any public thoroughfare on or across which children pass going to
and from school during school days when school children are present
and so close thereto that a potential hazard exists because of the
close proximity of the motorized traffic.
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.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
A.
Riding
on bicycles.
(1)
A
person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride
a permanent and regular seat attached thereto.
(2)
No
bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number
for which it is designed and equipped, except that an adult rider
may carry a child securely attached to his person in a backpack or
sling.
B.
Riding
on motorcycles.
(1)
A
person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and
regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any
other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless
such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which
event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if
designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to
the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.
(2)
A
person shall ride upon a motorcycle only while sitting astride the
seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.
(3)
No
person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebar grips higher than
the height of the head of the operator when the operator is seated
in the normal driving position astride that portion of the seat or
saddle occupied by the operator.
(4)
The
operator of any motorcycle shall keep at least one hand on a handlebar
grip at all times the motorcycle is in motion.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
A.
Except for a police officer or an operator of an authorized emergency
vehicle performing his or her official duties, no person driving or
in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without
first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key
from the ignition, effectively setting the brake thereon and, when
standing upon any perceptible grade, turning the front wheels to the
curb or side of the highway. An unattended motor vehicle shall not
include an unattended locked motor vehicle with the engine running
after being started by a remote starter system.
It shall be unlawful to leave any horse or other draft animal
unattended in any street without having such animal securely fastened.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
It shall be unlawful for any person on any street riding upon
a bicycle, motorcycle, roller skates, sled or any toy vehicle to cling
to or to 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 boards or outside step of any vehicle.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
A.
Whenever
any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing
where the driver is not always required to stop, 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 stop within 50 feet but not
less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall
not proceed until the tracks are clear and he or she can do so safely.
The foregoing requirements shall apply when:
(1)
A
clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning
of the immediate approach of a railroad train or railroad track equipment;
(2)
A
crossing gate is lowered or a human flagman gives or continues to
give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train or railroad
track equipment;
(3)
A
railroad train or railroad track equipment approaching a highway crossing
emits a warning signal and such railroad train or railroad track equipment,
by reason of its speed or nearness to such crossing, is an immediate
hazard;
(4)
An
approaching railroad train or railroad track equipment is plainly
visible and is in hazardous proximity to such crossing;
(5)
A
railroad train or railroad track equipment is approaching so closely
that an immediate hazard is created.
B.
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.
C.
No person
shall drive any vehicle through, around or under any crossing gate
or barrier at a railroad crossing while such gate or barrier is closed
or is being opened or closed.
D.
The Department
of Transportation, and local authorities with the approval of the
Department of Transportation, is hereby authorized to designate particularly
dangerous highway grade crossings of railroads and to erect stop signs
thereat. When such stop signs are erected, the driver of any vehicle
shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest
rail of such railroad and shall proceed only upon exercising due care.
E.
At any
railroad grade crossing provided with railroad crossbuck signs, without
automatic, electric or mechanical signal devices, crossing gates or
a human flagman giving a signal of the approach or passage of a train
or railroad track equipment, the driver of a vehicle shall, in obedience
to the railroad crossbuck sign, yield the right-of-way and slow down
to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and shall stop,
if required for safety, at a clearly marked stop line, or if no stop
line, within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail
of the railroad and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely.
If a driver is involved in a collision at a railroad crossing or interferes
with the movement of a train or railroad track equipment after driving
past the railroad crossbuck sign, the collision or interference is
prima facie evidence of the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way.
F.
No person
shall, while driving a commercial motor vehicle, fail to negotiate
a railroad-highway grade railroad crossing because of insufficient
undercarriage clearance.
G.
Penalty.
A violation of this section is a petty offense for which a fine of
$500 shall be imposed for a first violation, and a fine of $1,000
shall be imposed for a second or subsequent violation. The court may
impose 25 hours of community service in place of the $500 fine for
the first violation.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
A.
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:
(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 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.
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 or both lighted
for the purpose of securing the right-of-way granted by this section
to funeral processions.
D.
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.
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.
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.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 11-2-31, Limited load streets,
of the 1978 Code, which immediately followed this section, was repealed 6-7-2021 by Ord. No. 764.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
The driver of a vehicle on a street or highway upon meeting
or overtaking from either direction any school bus which has stopped
on the highway for the purpose of receiving or discharging any school
children shall stop the vehicle before reaching such school bus when
there is in operation on the bus a visual signal as required by statute
for operation while the bus is transporting pupils. The driver of
a vehicle upon a highway having four or more lanes which permits at
least two lanes of traffic to travel in opposite directions need not
stop such vehicle upon meeting a school bus which is stopped in the
opposing roadway; and need not stop such vehicle when driving upon
a controlled-access highway when passing a school bus traveling in
either direction that is stopped in a loading zone adjacent to the
surfaced or improved part of the controlled-access highway where pedestrians
are not permitted to cross.
[Added 12-20-2010 by Ord.
No. 647; amended 6-7-2021 by Ord. No. 764]
It shall be unlawful for any person, except those expressly
exempted by 625 ILCS 5/6, to drive any motor vehicle upon a public
street, highway or alley in the Village without a valid license or
permit, or a restricted driving permit, issued under the provisions
of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5).
[Added 12-20-2010 by Ord.
No. 647; amended 6-7-2021 by Ord. No. 764]
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or move or for
an owner knowingly to permit to be driven or moved upon any public
street, highway or alley in the Village any vehicle of a type required
to be registered under the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code which is not
registered or for which the appropriate fee has not been paid when
and as required under the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code; except that
when application accompanied by proper fee has been made for registration
of a vehicle, it may be operated temporarily pending complete registration
upon displaying a duplicate application duly verified or other evidence
of other application or otherwise under the rules and regulations
promulgated by the Illinois Secretary of State.
[Added 12-20-2010 by Ord.
No. 647]
A.
Each driver and passenger of a motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in this state shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat safety belt. A child less than eight years of age shall be protected as required pursuant to the Child Passenger Protection Act (625 ILCS 25/1 et seq.). Each driver of a motor vehicle transporting a child eight years of age or more, but less than 16 years of age, shall secure the child in a properly adjusted and fastened seat safety belt as required under the Child Passenger Protection Act. Each driver of a motor vehicle transporting a passenger who is unable, due to infirmity, illness or age, to properly adjust and fasten a seat safety belt and is not exempted from wearing a seat safety belt under Subsection B shall secure the passenger in a properly adjusted and fastened seat safety belt as required under this section.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
B.
Subsection A shall not apply to any of the following:
(1)
A driver or passenger frequently stopping and leaving the vehicle
or delivering property from the vehicle, if the speed of the vehicle
between stops does not exceed 15 miles per hour.
(2)
A driver or passenger possessing a written statement from a physician
that such person is unable, for medical or physical reasons, to wear
a seat safety belt.
(3)
A driver or passenger possessing an official certificate of license
endorsement issued by the appropriate agency in another state or country
indicating that the driver is unable for medical, physical or other
valid reasons to wear a seat safety belt.
(4)
A driver operating a motor vehicle in reverse.
(5)
A motor vehicle with a model year prior to 1965.
(6)
A motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.
(7)
A moped.
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
(8)
A motor vehicle which is not required to be equipped with seat safety
belts under federal law.
(9)
A motor vehicle operated by a rural letter carrier of the United
States postal service while performing duties as a rural letter carrier.
(10)
A driver or passenger of an authorized emergency vehicle, except
this exception does not apply to vehicles of the Fire Department;
vehicles of the Office of the State Fire Marshal; or ambulances, unless
the delivery of life-saving measures prohibits the use of a seat safety
belt.
[Added 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
(11)
A back seat passenger of a taxicab.
[Added 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
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A.
A person may not operate a motor vehicle if a television receiver,
a video monitor, a television receiver, a video monitor, a television
or video screen or any other similar means of visually displaying
a television broadcast or video signal that produces entertainment
or business applications is operating and is located in the motor
vehicle at any point forward of the back of the driver's seat, or
is operating and visible to the driver while driving the motor vehicle.
B.
This section does not apply to the following equipment, whether or
not permanently installed in a vehicle:
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(1)
A vehicle information display;
(2)
A global positioning display;
(3)
A mapping or navigation display;
(4)
A visual display used to enhance or supplement the driver's view
forward, behind or to the sides of a motor vehicle for the purpose
of maneuvering the vehicle;
(5)
Television-type receiving equipment used exclusively for safety or
traffic engineering studies; or
(6)
A television receiver, video monitor, television or video screen or any other similar means of visually displaying a television broadcast or video signal, if that equipment has an interlock device that, when the motor vehicle is driven, disables the equipment for all uses except as a visual display as described in Subsection B(1) through (5).
C.
This section does not apply to a mobile, digital terminal installed
in an authorized emergency vehicle, a motor vehicle providing emergency
road service or roadside assistance or to motor vehicles utilized
for public transportation.
D.
This section
does not apply to a television receiver, video monitor, television
or video screen or any other similar means of visually displaying
a television broadcast or video signal if:
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