[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
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.
B. 
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any 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 in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon 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. 
Local authorities may cause to be placed official traffic control devices within or adjacent to intersections and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by vehicles turning at an intersection, and when such devices are so placed no driver of a vehicle shall turn a vehicle at an intersection other than as directed and required by such devices.
D. 
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.
E. 
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.
F. 
Two-way left turn lanes. Where a special lane for making left turns by drivers proceeding in opposite directions has been indicated by official traffic-control devices:
(1) 
A left turn shall not be made from any other lane.
(2) 
A vehicle shall not be driven in the lane except when preparing for or making a left turn from or into the roadway or when preparing for or making a U turn when otherwise permitted by law.
G. 
When a motor vehicle and a mass transit bus are traveling in the same direction on the same multilaned highway, street or road, the operator of the motor vehicle overtaking such bus, which is stopped at an intersection on the right side of the roadway to receive or discharge passengers, shall pass to the left of the bus at a safe distance and shall not turn to the right in front of the bus at that intersection.
No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction unless such movements can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic or 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.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
No driver of a vehicle shall suddenly start, slow down, stop or attempt to turn without first giving a suitable signal in such manner as to apprise others who might be affected by such 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 or pedestrian may be affected by such movement.
B. 
A signal or intention to turn right or left, change lanes, otherwise turn a vehicle from a direct course, move right or left upon a highway or when required shall be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle.
C. 
The signals herein required shall be given 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 vehicles then said signals must be given by such an electric turn signal device.
D. 
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:
(1) 
Left turn. Hand and arm extended horizontally.
(2) 
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.
(3) 
Stop or decrease of speed. Hand and arm extended downward.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, building, private road, driveway or garage shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk, or across a sidewalk line projecting 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.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
Excepting 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 the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. The driver of a vehicle approaching the intersection of a highway from a highway which terminates at the intersection, not otherwise regulated by this chapter or controlled by traffic control signs or signals, shall stop, yield, and grant the privilege of immediate use of the intersection to another vehicle which has entered the intersection from the non-terminating highway or is approaching the intersection on the non-terminating highway in such proximity as to constitute a hazard and after stopping may proceed when the driver may safely enter the intersection without interference or collision with the traffic using the non-terminating highway.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn left 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 said driver having so yielded may proceed at such time as a safe interval occurs.
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. Such prohibition shall be indicated by appropriate signs.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to turn left at any place where such turns are prohibited by ordinance. Such prohibition shall be indicated by appropriate signs.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
A. 
Upon the approach of a fire department vehicle, drivers of vehicles shall comply with the provision 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 traveling in response to a fire alarm, closer than 500 feet, or to stop such vehicle within 500 feet of any fire apparatus that has stopped in answer to a fire alarm.
C. 
It shall be further unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to drive over any unprotected hose of the fire department without the consent of the Fire Chief or the assistant in command.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right 1/2 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 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;
C. 
Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or
D. 
Upon a roadway designated and sign posted 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.
F. 
Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right 1/2 of the roadway except as follows:
(1) 
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.
(2) 
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 in Subsection B of this section. 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.
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.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
The following rules govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules otherwise stated in this chapter:
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 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.
D. 
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.
E. 
A driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a highway may, subject to the provisions in Subsection D of this section and 625 ILCS 5/11-706, 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:
(1) 
The bicycle is traveling at a speed of less than half of the posted speed limit of the highway;
(2) 
The driver is able to overtake and pass the bicycle without exceeding the posted speed limit of the highway; and
(3) 
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.
F. 
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.
G. 
Every person convicted of violating Subsection F of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor if the violation does not result in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to another; if the violation results in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to another, the person shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
A. 
The driver of a vehicle with three or more wheels may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:
(1) 
When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn.
(2) 
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.
(3) 
Upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway 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 lines of moving vehicles.
B. 
The driver of a two-wheeled vehicle may not pass upon the right of any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the unobstructed pavement to the right of the vehicle being passed is of a width of not less than eight feet. This subsection does not apply to devices propelled by human power.
C. 
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.
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 on-coming 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 an authorized line 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.
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) 
Then approaching or upon the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such 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) 
Where 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 Department of Transportation.
(4) 
The limitations in Subsection B(1) and (2) shall not apply upon 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 movements can be made with safety.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
A. 
The local authorities may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one direction at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic control devices.
B. 
Upon a roadway so designated for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic control devices.
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 crossover or intersection as established by public authority.
D. 
The driver of a vehicle may turn left across a paved noncurbed dividing space unless prohibited by an official traffic-control device.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
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 and provide for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction where the roadway is clearly visible and such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for making a left turn or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic-control devices.
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 every such device. On multilane controlled-access highways with three or more lanes in one direction or on any multilaned highway with two or more lanes in one direction, the Village may designate lanes of traffic to be used by different types of motor vehicles. Drivers must obey lane designation signing except when it is necessary to use a different lane to make a turning maneuver.
D. 
Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
A. 
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, making use of audible and/or visual signals, 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 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 authorized emergency vehicles or emergency scenes.
(1) 
Upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle or emergency scene, when the stationary authorized emergency vehicle is giving a visual signal by displaying oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights as authorized under 625 ILCS 5/12-215, 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 and reduce the speed of the vehicle to a speed that is reasonable and proper with regard to traffic conditions and the use of the highway to avoid a collision and leaving a safe distance until safely past the stationary emergency vehicle; or
(b) 
If changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe, proceeding with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle to a speed that is reasonable and proper with regard to traffic conditions and the use of the highway to avoid a collision, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions and leaving a safe distance until safely past the stationary emergency vehicles.
(2) 
The visual signal specified under this Subsection C given by a stationary authorized emergency vehicle is an indication to drivers of approaching vehicles that a hazardous condition is present when circumstances are not immediately clear. Drivers of vehicles approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle in any lane shall heed the warning of the signal, reduce the speed of the vehicle, proceed with due caution, maintain a safe speed for road conditions, be prepared to stop, and leave a safe distance until having safely passed the stationary emergency vehicle.
(3) 
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. As used in this Subsection C, "emergency scene" means a location where a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, as defined herein, is present and has activated its oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights.
[Amended 1-9-2012]
No vehicle may be driven upon any highway at a speed which is greater than is reasonable and proper with regard to traffic conditions and the use of the highway, or endangers the safety of any person or property. 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, approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, or when special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions. Speed must 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.
A. 
It shall be unlawful to drive any vehicle on any street not under the jurisdiction of the Illinois State Department of Transportation or the 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, with the exception of Fieldman Road which will be at a speed in excess of 35 miles per hour.
B. 
Provided that whenever the President and Board of Trustees determine, on the basis of an engineering or traffic investigation concerning a highway or street on which it is authorized, that a maximum speed limit of this chapter is greater or less than is reasonable or safe with respect to the conditions found to exist at any place or along any part or zone of such highway or street, then such reasonable and safe absolute maximum speed limit at such place or along such part or zone which:
(1) 
Decreases the limit within an urban district, but not to less than 20 miles per hour; or
(2) 
Increases the limit within an urban district, but not to more than 65 miles per hour; provided, however, that during the period for which the federal government requires that the states maintain a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour, the maximum speed limit pursuant to this subsection shall be temporarily reduced to 55 miles per hour;
(3) 
Decreases the limit outside of an urban district, but not to less than 35 miles per hour, except as otherwise provided in Subsection B(4) of this section; or
(4) 
Decreases the limit within a residence district, but not to less than 25 miles per hour, except as otherwise provided in Subsection B(1) of this section.
C. 
The President and Board of Trustees may make such limit applicable at all times or only during certain specified times. Not more than six such alterations shall be made per mile along a highway or street; and the difference in limit between adjacent altered speed zones shall not be more than 10 miles per hour.
D. 
A limit so determined and declared by the President and Board of Trustees becomes effective, and suspends the application of the limit prescribed above when appropriate signs giving notice of the limit are erected at the proper place or along the proper part or zone of the highway or street.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
A. 
On a school day when school children are present and so close thereto that a potential hazard exists because of the close proximity of the motorized traffic, 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 where children pass going to and from school during school days. Appropriate signs shall be posted to indicate this restriction.
B. 
For the purpose of this section, a school day shall begin at 6:30 a.m. and shall conclude at 4:00 p.m.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for a person propelling a bicycle to ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto.
B. 
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 or her person in a backpack or sling, or in an attached child's bicycle seat.
C. 
A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
A. 
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.
B. 
A person shall ride upon a motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.
C. 
No person shall operate a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on one wheel.
D. 
The operator of a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped and every passenger thereon shall be protected by glasses, goggles or a transparent shield.
E. 
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.
F. 
The operator of any motorcycle shall keep at least one hand on a handlebar grip at all times the motorcycle is in motion.
G. 
The operator of a motorcycle may not transport a passenger unless the passenger is capable of resting a foot on the footrest while the motorcycle is in motion.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
A. 
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, if applicable, 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.
B. 
Any police officer is hereby authorized to remove or cause to be removed to the nearest garage, or other place of safety, any unattended vehicle illegally left standing upon any highway, bridge, causeway, or in a tunnel, in such a position or under such circumstances as to obstruct the normal movement of traffic.
It shall be unlawful for any person on any street riding a bicycle, motorcycle, or any toy vehicle to cling to or to attach the same on themselves to any moving motorized vehicle.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
The Village of Dwight recommends that any person upon skates, a skateboard, coaster, sled, roller blades, or other toy vehicle, operate that toy vehicle only on Village sidewalks, except as prohibited by § 275-10 of this chapter. Persons riding any toy vehicle on a Village side street must not interfere with the normal flow of traffic. Toy vehicles may be operated only during the hours of daylight.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
A. 
Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing where the driver is not always required to stop, such 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 it can be done 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 flagperson 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; or
(5) 
A railroad train or railroad track equipment is approaching so closely that an immediate hazard is created.
B. 
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.
C. 
The driver of any motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire or any school bus carrying a school child or children, or any vehicle when carrying as a cargo or a part of a cargo hazardous material shall stop such vehicle as prescribed above. Provided that no such stop need be made at any such crossing where a police officer, flag person or traffic control signal directs traffic to proceed.
D. 
Whenever any person driving a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in 625 ILCS 5/6-500, 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.
E. 
Whenever a person driving a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in 625 ILCS 5/6-500, 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.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
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 the 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 a 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.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
A. 
The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such movement can be made with safety and without interfering with other traffic.
B. 
The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same upon any shoulder or roadway of any controlled-access highway.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled or limited controlled access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
It shall be unlawful to drive any truck tractor, except for the purpose of making a delivery and then for one block only, on any street so designated by ordinance and properly signposted.
[Amended 3-28-2011]
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.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
The driver of a vehicle on any street or highway upon meeting or overtaking from either direction any school bus which has stopped on the highway, roadway, private road, parking lot, school property or at any other location, including, without limitation, a location that is not a highway or roadway, for the purpose of receiving or discharging any pupils 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; provided that 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. The driver of the vehicle shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or the driver of the vehicle is signaled by the school bus driver to proceed or the visual signals are no longer actuated.
It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle, weighing with its load more than five tons, on any Village street during the time the load limits provided herein are in effect. Such load limits shall be in effect whenever the Chief of Police determines that thawing of underground frost has weakened the base of the Village streets, provided that such regulations shall be in force only after signs are posted at entrances to the Village streets from all State and County roads, stating that such load limits are in effect.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
A. 
No person shall operate an ambulance or rescue vehicle in a manner not conforming to the motor vehicle laws and regulations of this State or of this Village as such provision applies to motor vehicles in general, except in compliance with the following conditions:
(1) 
The operator of the ambulance or rescue vehicle shall have documented training in the operation of an ambulance or rescue vehicle prior to operating that vehicle. This training shall include the proper use of warning lights and sirens, situations where warning lights and sirens are warranted, and the provisions of this section;
(2) 
The person operating the ambulance or rescue vehicle shall be either responding to a bona fide emergency call or specifically directed by a licensed physician to disregard traffic laws in operating the ambulance or rescue vehicle during and for the purpose of the specific trip or journey that is involved;
(3) 
The ambulance or rescue vehicle shall be equipped with a siren producing an audible signal of an intensity of 100 decibels at a distance of 50 feet from the siren, and with a lamp or lamps emitting an oscillating, rotating or flashing red beam directed in part toward the front of the vehicle, and these lamps shall have sufficient intensity to be visible at a distance of 500 feet in normal sunlight, and in addition to other lighting requirements may also operate with a lamp or lamps emitting an oscillating, rotating, or flashing green light;
(4) 
The aforesaid siren and lamp or lamps shall be in operation at all times when it is reasonably necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers of the approach thereof during such trip or journey;
(5) 
Whenever the ambulance or rescue vehicle is operated at a speed in excess of 40 miles per hour, the ambulance or rescue vehicle shall be operated in complete conformance with every other motor vehicle law and regulation of this State and of this Village in which the ambulance or rescue vehicle is operated, relating to the operation of motor vehicles, as such provision applies to motor vehicles in general, except laws and regulations pertaining to compliance with official traffic control devices or to vehicular operation upon the right 1/2 of the roadway;
(6) 
The ambulance shall display registration plates identifying the vehicle as an ambulance.
B. 
The driver of an ambulance or rescue vehicle may proceed past a red traffic control signal or stop sign if the ambulance or rescue vehicle is making use of both the audible and visual signals meeting the requirement of this section, but only after slowing down as necessary for safe operation.
C. 
The foregoing provisions do not relieve the driver of an ambulance or rescue vehicle from the duty of driving with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor do such provisions protect the driver from the consequences resulting from the reckless disregard for the safety of others.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
No person shall operate any motor vehicle in such a manner as to cause or allow to be emitted squealing, screeching or other such noise from the vehicle's tire/s due to rapid acceleration or excessive speed around corners or other such reason. Exempted from this section are emergency vehicles when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator, emergency maneuvers of any vehicle to avoid imminent danger, and vehicles operated on a sanctioned raceway or racing facility or other public event not part of a highway.
[Amended 10-13-2008]
A. 
The following areas are designated as "Excessive Engine Braking Noise Prohibited" areas, and signs will be posted designating said areas as such:
(1) 
Northbound and Southbound traffic on Illinois Route 47 a/k/a Union Street entering and exiting the Village of Dwight;
(2) 
Eastbound and Westbound traffic on Illinois Route 47 a/k/a Mazon Avenue entering and exiting the Village of Dwight.
B. 
The sign shall be a standard size of 30 inches wide by 36 inches tall with the words EXCESSIVE ENGINE BRAKING NOISE PROHIBITED in black lettering, three inch letters, on a retroreflectorized white background and shall carry the Illinois Department of Transportation Sign Standard Number R5-I106.
[Added 3-11-2013; amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
It shall be unlawful for any driver of a vehicle to text or use a cell phone in a school zone, on a highway in a construction or maintenance speed zone established under 625 ILCS 5/11-605.1, or within 500 feet of an emergency scene. As used in this section, "emergency scene" means a location where an authorized emergency vehicle as defined by 625 ILCS 5/1-105 is present and has activated its oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights. This section does not apply to i) a person engaged in a highway construction or maintenance project for which a construction or maintenance speed zone has been established under 625 ILCS 5/11-605.1; ii) a person using a wireless telephone for emergency purposes, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity; iii) a law enforcement officer or operator of an emergency vehicle when performing the officer's or operator's official duties; iv) a person using a wireless telephone in voice-operated mode, which may include the use of a headset; v) a person using a wireless telephone by pressing a single button to initiate or terminate a voice communication; or vi) a person using an electronic communication device for the sole purpose of reporting an emergency situation and continued communication with emergency personnel during the emergency situation.