Chapter 11: Motor Vehicles and Traffic

Sec. 11-1. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the
meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except when the context otherwise requires and except
where another definition set forth in another article of this chapter and applicable to that article or a designated
part thereof is applicable.

Alley. A public way within a block, generally giving access to the rear of lots or buildings and not used for
general traffic circulation.

Authorized Emergency Vehicle. Emergency vehicles of municipal departments or public service
corporations as are designated or authorized by proper local authorities; police vehicles; vehicles of the fire
department and ambulances.

Bicycle. Every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two (2) tandem

wheels either of which is more than sixteen (16) inches in diameter.
Crosswalk.

a. That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the
sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs,
from the edges of the traversable roadway; or

Cross reference - Streets and sidewalks, Ch. 15.

b. Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian
crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.

Explosives. Any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the
purpose of producing an explosion and which contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients
in such proportions, quantities or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion or
by detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated
gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or
of destroying life or limb.

Driver. Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.

Farm Tractor. Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing
wagons, plows, mowing machines and other implements of husbandry, and every implement of husbandry,
which is self-propelled.

Flammable Liquid. Any liquid which has a flash point of seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit, or less, as
determined by a Tagliabue or equivalent closed-cup test device.

Highway. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part
thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicle travel. The words "street" or "highway" can be
used interchangeably.

State law reference - similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5/1-126

Improved Highway. Any roadway of concrete, brick, asphalt, macadam and crushed stone or gravel.

Intersection.

a. The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the
lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two (2) highways which join one another at, or
approximately at, right angles or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different roadways
joining at any other angle may come in conflict.

b. Where a highway includes two (2) roadways forty (40) feet or more apart, then every crossing of each
roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate
intersection.

Laned Roadway. A roadway which is divided into two (2) or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular

traffic.

Loading Zone. The space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading
or unloading of passengers or materials.

Merging Traffic. A maneuver executed by the drivers of vehicles on converging roadways to permit
simultaneous or alternate entry into the junction thereof, wherein the driver of each vehicle involved is
required to adjust his vehicular speed and lateral position so as to avoid a collision with any other vehicle.

Metal Tire. Every tire surface of which in contact with the highway is wholly or partly of metal or other
hard, non-resilient material. Motorcycle. Every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider
and designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor.

Motor Driven Cycle. Every motorcycle, every motor scooter, or every bicycle with motor attached, with
less than one hundred fifty (150) cubic centimeter piston displacement.

Motor vehicle. Every vehicle which is self -propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric
power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails. For this chapter, motor vehicles are
divided into two (2) divisions:

a. FIRST DIVISION: Those motor vehicles which are designed for the carrying of not more than ten
(10) persons.

b. SECOND DIVISION: Those motor vehicles which are designed for carrying more than ten (10)
persons, those designed or used for living quarters and those motor vehicles which are designed for
pulling or carrying freight or cargo, and those motor vehicles of the first division remodeled for use
and used as motor vehicles of the second division.

Park or Parking. Means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than when
temporarily and actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.

Pedestrian. Any person afoot.

Pneumatic Tire. Every tire in which compressed air is designed to support the load.

Pole Trailer. Every vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle and attached
to the towing vehicle by means of a reach or pole, or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing
vehicle, and ordinarily used for transporting long or irregularly shaped loads such as poles, pipes or structural
members capable, generally, or sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.

Property Line. The line marking the boundary between any street and the lots or property abutting
thereon.

Public Building. A building used by the municipality, the county, any park district, school district, the
State of Illinois or the United State government.

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle/Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV). A motorized off -highway vehicle
designed to primarily travel off -highway, sixty-four (64) inches or less in width, having a manufacturer’s dry

weight of two thousand (2,000) pounds or less, traveling on four (4) or more non -highway tires, designed with
a non-straddle sear and a steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers and more
fully defined by 625 ILCS § 5/1-168.8 (“Recreational Off Highway Vehicle”) and 625 ILCS § 5/11-1426.1
(“Operation of Highway Vehicles on the Streets, Roads and Highways”) as more fully set forth in the Illinois
Vehicle Code. (Ord. 2022-7; 5/9/22)

Residence District. The territory contiguous to and including a highway not comprising a business district
when the property on such highway for a distance of three hundred (300) feet or more is in the main improved
with residences or residences and buildings in use for business.

Right-of-Way. The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to
another vehicle or pedestrian approaching under such circumstances of direction, speed and proximity as to
give rise to danger of collision unless one grants precedence to the other.

Road tractor. Every motor vehicle designed and used for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as
to carry any load thereon either independently or any part of the weight of a vehicle or load so drawn.

Roadway. That portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive
of the berm or shoulder. In the event a highway includes two (2) or more separate roadways the term
"roadway" as used herein shall refer to any such roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively.

Safety Zone. The area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians
and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times while
set apart as a safety zone.

School Bus. Every motor vehicle of the second division owned or operated by or for a public or
governmental agency or by or for a private or religious organization for the transportation of pupils in
connection with any school activity. This definition does not include a bus operated by a public utility or a
municipal corporation authorized to conduct local or interurban transportation of passengers.

Semitrailer. Every vehicle without motive power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying persons
or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of
its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle.

Sidewalk. That portion of a street between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the
adjacent property lines, intended for use of pedestrians.

Solid Tire. Every tire of rubber or other resilient material which does not depend upon compressed air for
the support of the load.

Street. Publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of
vehicular travel. The words "street" or "highway" can be used interchangeably.

Traffic. Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars and other conveyances either singly or
together while using any highway for purposes of travel.

Trailer. Every vehicle without motive power in operation, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying
persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests

upon the towing vehicle.

Truck Tractor. Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so
constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.

Vehicle. Every device, in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn
upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

Yield Right -of-Way. When required by an official sign means the act of granting the privilege of the
immediate use of the intersecting roadway to traffic within the intersection and to vehicles approaching from
the right or left, but when the roadway is clear may proceed into the intersection.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\1-100

Sec. 11-2. Tickets Authorized

a. For offenses other than driving while intoxicated or reckless driving, police officers, after making note
of the license number of the vehicle (and name of the offender where possible), may issue a traffic
citation notifying the offender to appear in court at the time designated for hearing on such cases.
Such officer may sign a complaint for the issuance of a warrant if the offender does not appear at the
time and place so specified.

b. Uniform traffic tickets may be issued in accordance with state law.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 725ILCS5\111-3

Sec. 11-3. Right to Bail

Any person arrested for a violation of any provision of this chapter shall be released upon proper bail
being furnished as required by statute.

Sec. 11-4. Presumption of Owner's Responsibility

The fact that an automobile which is illegally operated or parked is registered in the name of a person shall
be considered prima facie proof that such person was in control of the automobile at the time of such violation.

Sec. 11-5. Authority to Direct Traffic; Authorized Directing

Members of the police department, special police assigned to traffic duty, and school crossing guards are
hereby authorized to direct all traffic in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or in emergencies as
public safety or convenience may require. Except in case of emergency it shall be unlawful for any person not
authorized by law to direct or attempt to direct traffic.

Sec. 11-6. Signs for Through Streets, One-Way Streets, Stop Intersections

The street department shall post or cause to be posted suitable signs for all through streets, one-way streets
or alleys and stop intersections.

Sec. 11-7. - 11-9. Reserved

Sec. 11-10. Display of Registration Plates, Registration Stickers and Driveway Decal Permits

a. Registration plates issued for a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, trailer, semitrailer, truck -tractor,
apportioned bus, or apportioned truck shall be attached thereto, one in the front and one in the rear. The
registration plate issued for a motorcycle, trailer, semitrailer required to be registered hereunder and any
apportionment plate issued to a bus under the provision of this Code shall be attached to the rear thereof. The
registration plate issued for a truck-tractor or an apportioned truck required to be registered hereunder shall be
attached to the front thereof.

b. Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for
which it is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of not less than 12 inches from the
ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible and shall be
maintained in a condition to be clearly legible, free from any materials that would obstruct the visibility of the
plate, including, but not limited to, glass covers and tinted plastic covers. Clear plastic covers are permissible
as long as they remain clear and do not obstruct the visibility of the plates. Registration stickers issued as
evidence of renewed annual registration shall be attached to registration plates as required by the Secretary of
State and be clearly visible at all times. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\3-413.

Sec. 11-11. No Valid or Improper Registration

a. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or for an owner to knowingly permit to be operated,
upon any highway any vehicle of a type required to be registered by the State of Illinois, unless there
shall be attached thereto and displayed thereon, proper evidence of registration as required by the
State of Illinois. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

b. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or to move or for an owner knowingly to permit to be
driven or moved upon any highway any vehicle of a type required to be registered by the State of
Illinois which registration or permit is not properly affixed as required by the State of Illinois.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\3-701.

Sec. 11-12. Driver's License Required

a. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle in the Village if he has not been issued a
valid license or permit, or a restricted driving permit under state law.

b. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle in the Village when his Driver’s License is
expired.

c. Every such licensee shall have driver's license or permit in his immediate possession at all time when

operating a motor vehicle and, for the purpose of indicating compliance with this requirement, shall
display such license upon demand, by a member of the police department when in uniform or
displaying identification or other sign of authority.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\6-101.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\6-112.

Sec. 11-13. Unlawful use of License or Permit

It shall be unlawful for any person:

a. To display or cause to be displayed or have in his possession any cancelled, revoked or suspended
license or permit; (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

b. To lend his license or permit to any other person or knowingly allow the use thereof by another;
c. To display or represent as his own any license or permit issued to another; (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

d. To fail or refuse to surrender to the Secretary of State or his agent or any peace officer upon his
lawful demand, any license or permit, which has been suspended, revoked or cancelled; (Ord.
2002-9; 6/24/02)

e. To allow any unlawful use of a license or permit issued to him; (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

f. To possess or sell any blank license or permit.

g. To submit to an examination or to obtain the services of another person to submit to an
examination for the purpose of obtaining a driver’s license or permit for some other person.
(Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\6-301.

Sec. 11-14. Permitting Unlicensed Person to Operate any Vehicle

No person shall cause, authorize, or knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by him or under his control
to be driven upon any highway by any person who is not authorized hereunder or in violation of any of the
provisions of Chapter 11 of the Durand Village Ordinances. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\6-304.

Sec. 11-15. - 11-19. Reserved

Sec. 11-20. Obedience to Police Officers

Obedience to police officer. No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or
direction of any police officer, fireman or school crossing guard invested by law with authority to direct,
control, or regulate traffic. Any person convicted of violating this Section shall be subject to a mandatory fine
of $150.00. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-203

Sec. 11-21. Applicability to Public Employees

The provisions of this chapter applicable to the drivers of vehicles upon the highways shall apply to the
drivers of all vehicles owned or operated by the United States, this state or any county, city, town, district or
any other political subdivision of the state, except as otherwise, provided and subject to such specific
exceptions as set forth in this chapter with reference to authorized emergency vehicles.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-205(a)

Sec. 11-22. Exemptions for Emergency Vehicles

A. The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the
pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law or when responding to but not upon returning
from a fire alarm, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions
herein stated.

B. The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:

a. Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of this chapter;

b. Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be required
and necessary for safe operation;

c. Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as he does not endanger life or property;

d. Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.

C. The exceptions herein granted to an authorized emergency vehicle, other than a police vehicle, shall
apply only when the vehicle is making use of either an audible signal when in motion or visual signals
meeting the requirements of 625ILCS5\12-114.

D. The foregoing provisions do not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency 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 of his reckless disregard for the safety of others.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-205(b)-(e)

Sec. 11-23. Exemption for Street Maintenance Vehicles

Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this Chapter, except those contained in Section 11 -

12, 11-13, or 11-40, shall not apply to persons, motor vehicles and equipment while actually engaged in work
upon a highway but shall apply to such person and vehicles when traveling to or from such work.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-205(f)

Sec. 11-24. Applicability to Bicycles, Animals

Every person riding an animal or driving any animal drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall be subject to the
provisions of this chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions of this chapter which by
their nature can have no application. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-206

Sec. 11-25. Stop Streets

The driver of a vehicle shall stop in obedience to a stop sign at an intersection where a stop sign is erected
pursuant to ordinance, at one or more entrances thereto, and shall proceed cautiously, yielding to the vehicles
not so obliged to stop which are within the intersection or approaching so close as to constitute an immediate
hazard, unless traffic at such intersection is controlled by a police officer on duty, in which event the directions
of the police officer shall be complied with.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-208(a)(6)

Sec. 11-26. - 11-29. Reserved

Sec. 11-30. Conformity of Devices to Manual

All signs and signals established by direction of the governing body shall conform to the Illinois State
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-304

Sec. 11-31. Obedience To and Require Traffic-Control Devices

a. The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic -control device applicable
thereto placed or held in accordance with the provisions of this Act, unless otherwise directed by a
police officer, subject to these exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in
this Act.

b. It is unlawful for any person to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an
official traffic control device.

c. Whenever any official traffic-control device is placed or held in position approximately conforming to
the requirements pertaining to such device, such device shall be presumed to have been so placed or
held by the official act or direction of lawful authority, and comply with the requirements of this Act,
unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-305

Sec. 11-32. Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals, or Markings

a. No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign,
signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic -
control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which
hides from view or interferes with the movement of traffic or the effectiveness of an official traffic -
control device or any railroad sign or signal. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

b. No person shall place or maintain, nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway, any traffic
sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising, without the prior permission of the Village
Board.

c. Every such prohibited sign, signal or marking is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the
authority having jurisdiction over the highway is hereby empowered to remove the same or cause it to
be removed without notice.

d. No person shall sell or offer for sale any traffic control device to be used on any street or highway in
this State which does not conform to the requirements of this Chapter.

e. This Section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways
of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.

f. This Section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection of Illinois Adopt -A-Highway signs by
municipalities as provided in the Illinois Adopt-A-Highway Act. [605 ILKS 120/1 et seq

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-310

Sec. 11-33. Interference with Devices or Railroad Signs, Signals

No person shall without lawful authority attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, or remove
any official traffic-control device, or any railroad sign or signal or any inscription, shield, or insignia thereon,
or any other part thereof. Every person who is convicted of a violation of this Section shall be punished by a
fine of at least $250.00 in addition to any other penalties which may be imposed. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-311

Sec. 11-34. - 11-39. Reserved

Sec. 11-40. Accidents

A. Motor vehicle accidents involving death or personal injuries:

a. The driver of any vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in personal injury to
or death of any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident, or as
close thereto as possible and shall then forthwith return to, and in every event shall remain at
the scene of the accident until the requirements of Section 10 -40 paragraph 2c of the Durand
Village Ordinance have been fulfilled. Every such stop shall be made without obstructi ng
traffic more than is necessary.

b. Any person who has failed to stop or to comply with said requirements shall, within 1 hour
after such motor vehicle accident, or, if hospitalized and incapacitated from reporting at any
time during such period, with in 1 hour after being discharged from the hospital, report the
place of the accident, the date, the approximate time, the driver's name and address, the
registration number of the vehicle driven, and the names of all other occupants of such
vehicle, at a police station or sheriff's office near the place where such accident occurred. No
report made as required under this paragraph shall be used, directly or indirectly, as a basis
for the prosecution of any violations of paragraph (1). (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

For purposes of this Section, personal injury shall mean any injury requiring immediate professional
treatment in a medical facility or doctor's office.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-401.

B. Motor vehicle accident involving damage to vehicle:

a. The driver of any vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting only in damage to a
vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the
scene of such motor vehicle accident or as close thereto as possible, but shall forthwith return
to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such motor vehicle accident until the
requirements of Section 11 -40 paragraph 2c have been fulfilled. Every such stop shall be
made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-402.

C. Duty to give information and render aid:

a. The driver of any vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death
of any person or damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall give
the driver's name, address, registration number and owner of the vehicle the driver is
operating and shall upon request and if available exhibit such driver's license to the person
struck or the driver or occupant of or person attending any vehicle collided with and shall
render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying or
the making of arrangements for the carrying of such person to a physician, surgeon or hospital

for medical or surgical treatment, if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary or if such
carrying is requested by the injured person.

If none of the persons entitled to information pursuant to this Section is in condition to receive and
understand such information and no police officer is present, such driver after rendering reasonable assistance
shall forthwith report such motor vehicle accident at the nearest office of a duly authorized police authority,
disclosing the information required by the Section.

State law reference - Similar provision, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-403.

D. Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property.

a. The driver of any vehicle which collides with or is involved in a motor vehicle accident with
any vehicle which is unattended, or other property, resulting in any damage to such other
vehicle or property shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the
operator or owner of such vehicle or other property of the driver's name, address, registration
number and owner of the vehicle the driver was operating or shall attach securely in a
conspicuous place on or in the vehicle or other property struck a written notice giving the
driver's name, address, registration number and owner of the vehicle the driver was driving
and shall without unnecessary delay notify the nearest office of a duly authorized police
authority and shall make a written report of such accident when and as required in Section
625ILCS5/11-406.

Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

State law reference - Similar provision, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-404

Sec. 11-41. Furnishing Copies- Fees

The police department may furnish copies of an accident report that has been investigated by the police
and shall be paid a fee of $5.00 for each such copy.

Sec. 11-42. - 11-49. Reserved

Sec. 11-50. Transportation or Possession of Alcoholic Liquor in a Motor Vehicle

a. Except as provided in paragraph (c), no driver may transport, carry, possess or have any alcoholic
liquor within the passenger area of any vehicle upon a highway in this State except in the original
container and with the seal unbroken.

b. Except as provided in paragraph (c), no passenger may carry, possess or have any alcoholic liquor
within any passenger area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in the original
container and with the seal unbroken.

c. This Section shall not apply to the passengers in a limousine when it is being used for purposes for
which a limousine is ordinarily used, the passengers on a chartered bus when it is being used for
purposes for which chartered buses are ordinarily used for or on a motor home or mini motor home as
defined in Section 625ILCS5/1 -145.01 of this Code. However, the driver of any such vehicle is
prohibited from consuming or having any alcoholic liquor in or about the driver's area. Any evidence
of alcoholic consumption by the driver shall be prima facie evidence of such driver's failure to obey
this Section. For the purposes of this Section, a limousine is a motor vehicle of the first division with
the passenger compartment enclosed by a partition or dividing window used in the for -hire
transportation of passengers and operated by an individual in possession of a valid Illinois Driver's
license of the appropriate classification pursuant to Section 625ILCS5/1-145.01 of this Code.

d. The exemption applicable to chartered buses under paragraph (c) does not apply to any chartered bus
being used for school purposes.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-502.

Sec. 11-51. Careless\Negligent Driving

It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle in the Village in a negligent, careless, or wanton manner, or
carelessly with disregard for the safety of person or property.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11\503

Sec. 11-52. Squealing or Screeching

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 tires due to rapid acceleration or excessive speed around
corners or other such reason.

This Section shall not apply to the following conditions:

a. An authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit
off an actual or suspected violation; nor

b. the emergency operation of a motor vehicle when avoiding imminent danger; nor

c. any raceway, racing facility or other public event sanctioned by the Village Board.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-505

Sec. 11-53. - 11-59. Reserved

Sec. 11-60. Speed Generally

A. It shall be unlawful to drive any motor vehicle on any street under the jurisdiction of the Village of
Durand in excess of the following established speed limits:

a. The maximum speed limit within the corporate limits of the Village of Durand shall be thirty
(30) miles per hour unless otherwise posted.

b. The maximum speed limit for all vehicles shall be fifteen (15) miles per hour in all alleys.

c. The maximum speed limit for all vehicles traveling on: Elm Street between Center Street and
Dayton Street, Washington Street between Center Street and Dayton Street, Dayton Street
between Elm Street and Washington Street, shall be 20 miles per hour during all sanctioned
or supervised sporting events.

B. If the President and Board of trustees by ordinances sets 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 ordinances. The street department shall post appropriate signs showing such speed limits.

C. 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 hillcrest, 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.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-601

Sec. 11 -61. Special Speed Limit while Passing Schools and while Traveling T hrough Highway
Construction or Maintenance Zones.

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.

For the purpose of this Section a school day shall begin at seven ante meridian and shall conclude
at four post meridians.

This Section shall not be applicable unless appropriate signs are posted upon streets and highways
under their respective jurisdiction and maintained by the Department, township, county, park district,
city, Village or incorporated town wherein the school zone is located. With regard to the special
speed limit while passing schools, such signs shall give proper due warning that a school zone is being
approached and shall indicate the school zone and the maximum speed limit in effect during school
days when school children are present.

b. No person shall operate a motor vehicle in a construction or maintenance zone at a speed in excess of
the posted speed limit when workers are present and so close to the moving traffic that a potential
hazard exists because of the motorized traffic.

c. Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit the use of electronic speed -detecting devices within 500 feet of
signs within a special school speed zone or a construction or maintenance zone indicating such zone,
as defined in this Section, nor shall evidence obtained thereby be admissible in any prosecution for
speeding provided the use of such device shall apply only to the enforcement of the speed limit in
such special school speed zone or a construction or maintenance zone.

d. For the purpose of this Section, a construction or maintenance zone is an area in which the
Department, Toll Highway Authority, or local agency has determined that the preexisting established
speed limit through a highway construction or maintenance project is greater than is reasonable or safe
with respect to the conditions expected to exist in the construction or maintenance zone and has posted
a lower speed limit with a highway construction or maintenance zone special speed limit sign.

Highway construction or maintenance zone special speed limit signs shall be of a design approved
by the Department. The signs shall give proper due warning that a construction or maintenance zone
is being approached and shall indicate the maximum speed limit in effect. The signs shall also state
the amount of the minimum fine for a violation when workers are present.

e. A violation of this Section shall be a petty fine offense with a minimum fine of $150.

f. When a fine for a violation of subsection (a) is $150 or greater, the person who violates subsection (a)
shall be charged an additional $50 to be paid to the unit school district where the violation occurred
for school safety purposes. If the violation occurred in a dual school district, $25 of the surcharge
shall be paid to the elementary school district for school safety purposes and $25 of the surcharge shall
be paid to the high school district for school safety purposes. Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, the entire $50 surcharge shall be paid to the appropriate school district or districts.

For purposes of this subsection (f), “school safety purposes” includes the costs associated with
school zone safety education and the purchase, installation, and maintenance of caution lights which
are mounted on school speed zone signs. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-605

Sec. 11-62. - 11-69. Reserved

Sec. 11-70. Duty to Keep to Right; Exceptions; Slow-Moving Traffic

A. Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway,
except as follows:

1. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the
rules governing such movements;

2. When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the street;
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 street within such distance as to
constitute an immediate hazard;

3. Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable
thereon;

4. Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic;

5. Whenever there is a single-track paved road on one side of the public street and two (2)
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 all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and
place and under the conditions then existing 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.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-701

Sec. 11-71. Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions, except as provided in section 11 -70, shall pass each
other to the right and upon roadways having width for not more than one (1) line of traffic in each direction
each driver shall give to the other at least one -half (1/2) of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly
as possible.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5/11-702.

Sec. 11-72. Overtaking a Vehicle on the Left

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 (2) 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.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-703.

Sec. 11-73. Overtaking on the Right

A. The driver of a vehicle with three (3) 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 street or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles of
sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction;

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 (2) or
more lines of moving vehicles.

B. The driver of a two (2) 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 (8) feet.

C. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions
permitting such movement in safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the
pavement or main-travel portion of the roadway.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-704

Sec. 11-74. One-Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands

a. The Department and local authorities, with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions,
may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic
shall proceed in one direction at all times 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. A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island must be driven only to the right of such island.

d. Whenever any highway has been divided into 2 or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or
by a physical barrier or a clearly indicated 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 vehicles 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 as established by public

authority.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-708.

Sec. 11-75. Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic

Whenever any roadway has been divided into two (2) 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 practicable 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 (3) lanes and provides 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 when 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 traffic-control devices 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 sign.

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.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-709.

Sec. 11-76. Following Too Closely

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
highway.

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 be prevent a
truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any vehicle or
combination of vehicles.

c. Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway 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 occupy to funeral processions.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-710.

Sec. 11-77. - 11-79. Reserved

Sec. 11-80. Required Position and Method of Turning at Intersections

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do as follows:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. The Department and local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may cause official
traffic control devices to be placed 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.

a. 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:

i. A left turn shall not be made from any other lane.

ii. 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.

b. When a motor vehicle and a mass transit bus are traveling in the same direction on
the same multi -laned 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.

c. The Village Board may cause official traffic -control devices to be placed 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.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-801.

Sec. 11-81. Limitations of “U” Turns

a. The driver of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction unless
such movement can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic.

b. 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.

c. No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction where no U-turn signs are posted.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-802.

Sec. 11-82. Unsafe Movement of Vehicle

No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked unless and until such movement can
be made with reasonable safety.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-803

Sec. 11-83. Driver's Signal Required

a. No person may turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle is in proper position upon the
roadway as required in section 11-80 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 one hundred (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 two
hundred (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 chapter 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 Section 12 -208 of this Act (625 ILCS 5/12 -208) 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. However, such signal devices may be
flashed simultaneously on both sides of a motor vehicle to indicate the presence of a vehicular traffic
hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking and passing. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-804.

Sec. 11-84. Signal may be by Hand and Arm or Signal Device

Any stop or turn signal when required herein shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by an
electric turn signal device.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-805.

Sec. 11-85. Method of Giving Hand and Arm Signals

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.

3. Stop or decrease of speed - Hand and arm extended downward.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-806.

Sec. 11-86. Travel Restrictions from South Street School Parking Lot

No person shall drive any motor vehicle from the parking lot situated immediately to the west of the
Durand Public School's buildings onto West South Street in an easterly direction.

The provisions of this section shall apply only on school days when school children are present and only
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to school buses or other authorized emergency vehicles as
defined by the ordinances of the Village of Durand, Section 11-1.

The police department or any other person authorized by the President and Board of trustees shall cause a
sign to be posted at the exit of the aforementioned school parking lot appropriately indicating the prohibitions
established by this section.

Sec. 11-87. - 11-89. Reserved

Sec. 11-90. Vehicles Approaching on Entering Intersection

a. When two (2) vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different roadways at approximately the
same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

b. The right-of-way rule declared in subsection (a) of this section is modified at through highways and
otherwise as stated in this chapter.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-901.

Sec. 11-91. Vehicles Approaching or Entering a "T" Intersection

The driver of a vehicle approaching the intersection of a highway from a highway which terminates at the
intersection, not otherwise regulated by this Act 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.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-901.01.

Sec. 11-92. Vehicle Turning Left

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or
driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is so close
as to constitute an immediate hazard, but said driver, having so yielded may proceed at such time as a safe
interval occurs.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-902.

Sec. 11-93. Vehicle Entering Stop Crosswalk

Where stop signs or flashing red signals are in place at an intersection or are in place at a plainly marked
crosswalk between intersections, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk and
pedestrians within or entering the crosswalk at either edge of the roadway shall have the right -of-way over
vehicles stopped. Drivers of vehicles having so yielded the right -of-way to pedestrians entering or within the
nearest crosswalk at an intersection shall also yield the right -of-way to pedestrians within any other crosswalk
at the intersection.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-903.

Sec. 11-94. Vehicle Entering Stop or Yield Intersection

a. Preferential right of way at an intersection may be indicated by stop or yield signs as authorized in
625ILCS5/1-302 of this Chapter.

b. Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic -control signal, every driver of a vehicle
approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if
none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point
nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting

roadway before entering the intersection. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way
to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another roadway or which is approaching so
closely on the roadways as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when the driver is
moving across or within the intersection, but said driver having so yielded may proceed at such time
as a safe interval occurs.

c. The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such sign slow down to a speed
reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked
stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none,
then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on
the intersecting roadway. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right -of-way to any
vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate
hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the intersection.

d. If a driver is involved in a collision at an intersection or interferes with the movement of other
vehicles after driving past a yield right -of-way sign, such collision or interference shall be deemed
prima facie evidence of the driver's failure to yield right-of-way.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-904.

Sec. 11-95. Vehicle Entering Highway from Private Road or Driveway

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.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-906.

Sec. 11-96. Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles

A. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual
signals meeting the requirements of this Code or a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of
an audible or visual signal:

a. 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,
unless otherwise directed by a police officer and

b. The operator of every streetcar shall immediately stop such car clear of any intersection and
keep it in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise
directed by a police officer.

B. This Section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty
to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-907.

Sec. 11-97. Vehicle Approaching Highway Construction or Maintenance Area

a. The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually
engaged in work upon a highway within any highway construction or maintenance area indicated by
official traffic-control devices.

b. The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any authorized vehicle obviously and actually
engaged in work upon a highway whenever the vehicle engaged in construction or maintenance work
displays flashing lights as provided in Section 11-220 of this Act.

c. The driver of a vehicle shall stop if signaled to do so by a flagger or a traffic control signal and remain
in such position until signaled to proceed. If a driver of a vehicle fails to stop when signaled to do so
by a flagger, the flagger is authorized to report such offense to the State's Attorney or authorized
prosecutor.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-908.

Sec. 11-98. - 11-109. Reserved

Sec. 11-110. Pedestrian' Right-of-Way at Crosswalks

a. When traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation the driver of a vehicle shall yield the
right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need b e to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway
within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the h alf of the roadway upon which the vehicle is
traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to
be in danger.

b. No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a
moving vehicle which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.

c. Paragraph (a) shall not apply under the condition stated in Section 11 -300(b) of 625 ILCS 5/11 -
300(b).

d. Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an
intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching
from the rear shall not overtake and pass at such stopped vehicle.

e. Whenever stop signs or flashing red signal are in place at an intersection or at a plainly marked
crosswalk between intersections, drivers shall yield right -of-way to pedestrians as set forth in Section
11-94 of this Chapter.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1002.

Sec. 11-111. Crossing at Other than Crosswalks

a. Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an
unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

b. Between adjacent intersections at which traffic -control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not
cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.

c. No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic -
control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance
with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1003.

Sec. 11-112. Drivers to Exercise Due Care

Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code or the provisions of any state law, every driver of a vehicle
shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian, or any person operating a bicycle or other device
propelled by human power and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary and shall exercise
proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused, incapacitated or intoxicated person.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1003.1.

Sec. 11-113. Blind, Hearing Impaired or Physically Handicapped Pedestrian Right-of-Way

The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian with clearly visible disabilities. (Ord.
2002-9; 6/24/02)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1004.

Sec. 11-114. Motorized Wheelchairs

Every person operating a motorized wheelchair upon a sidewalk or roadway shall be granted all the rights
and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to a pedestrian.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1004.1.

Sec. 11-115. Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks

Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1005.

Sec. 11-116. Pedestrians Walking on Highways

a. Where a sidewalk is provided and its use is practicable, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk
along and upon an adjacent roadway.

b. Where a sidewalk is not available, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk only
on a shoulder, as far as practicable from the edge of the roadway.

c. Where neither a sidewalk nor a shoulder is available, any pedestrian walking along and upon a
highway shall walk as near as practicable to an outside edge of a roadway, and if on a two -way
roadway, shall walk only on the left side of the roadway.

d. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, any pedestrian upon a roadway shall yield the right -of-
way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1007.

Sec. 11-117. Right-of-Way on Sidewalks

The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian on a sidewalk.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1008.

Sec. 11-118. Pedestrians Yield to Authorized Emergency Vehicles

Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal and
visual signals meeting the requirements of 11-220 of this Chapter, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully
making use of an audible signal only, every pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to the authorized emergency
vehicle.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1009.

Sec. 11-119. Pedestrians Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

A pedestrian who is under the influence of alcohol or any drug to a degree which renders himself a hazard
shall not walk or be upon a highway except on a sidewalk.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1010.

Sec. 11-120. Riding on Outside of Vehicle

It shall be unlawful for any person to ride upon the outside of any vehicle that is not intended for the use of
passenger seating.

Sec. 11-121. Skateboards, Roller Skates, In-Line Skates, Coasters and Scooters

A. Operation Restrictions

a. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard, coaster, scooter, roller blades, in -
line skates or similar device in the 400 block of Center Street or in any other posted areas in
the Village of Durand, Illinois.

b. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard, coaster, scooter, roller blades, in -

line skates or similar device upon any roadway other than at a crosswalk in the Village of
Durand, Illinois.

c. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard, coaster, scooter, roller blades, in -
line skates or similar device in a reckless manner so as to create a nuisance to the public
welfare in the Village of Durand, Illinois.

d. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard, coaster, scooter, roller blades, in -
line skates or similar device on private property in the Village of Durand, Illinois without the
consent of the owner.

e. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard, coaster, scooter, roller blades, in -
line skates or similar device in the Village of Durand, Illinois between sundown and sunrise.

f. Any person operating a skateboard, coaster, scooter, roller blades, in -line skates or similar
device in the Village of Durand, Illinois shall:

i. Yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians.

ii. Yield the right-of-way to all motorized traffic.

B. Enforcement

a. The Durand Police Department is empowered to enforce this ordinance upon passage.

C. Penalty

a. Any person who violates any portion of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine of not less
than fifteen ($15.00) dollars nor more than five -hundred ($500.00) dollars. Any such person
who, prior to a final disposition in circuit court, signs an entry of appearance and a plea of
guilty and a waiver of the right to a hearing in the circuit court and shall pay his or her fine to
the Village Clerk shall pay a fine of:
i. $15.00 if paid within ten (10) days,

ii. $25.00 if paid after ten (10) days, but before the expiration of thirty (30) days,

iii. $50.00 if paid after thirty (30) days. (Ord. 2000-5; 11/27/00)

Sec. 11-122. - 11-129. Reserved

Sec. 11-130. Stop and Yield Signs

a. Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized

in Section 11-302 of 625ILCS5/11-302.

b. Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal, every driver of a vehicle
and every motorman of a streetcar approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop
before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, in the event there is no crosswalk,
shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersection roadway
where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the
intersection.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1204.

Sec. 11-131. Right-of-way when Emerging from Alley, Building, Private Road, Driveway

The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, building, private road or driveway 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 said roadway.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-1205

Sec. 11-132. - 11-139. Reserved

Sec. 11-140. Unauthorized Use of Parking Places Reserved for Handicapped Persons

a. It shall be prohibited to park any motor vehicle which is not bearing registration plates o r decals
issued to a person with disabilities, as defined by Se ction 1-159.1 (625 ILCS 5/1-159.1), pursuant to
Sections 3 -616, 11 -1301.1 or 11 -1301.2, (625 ILCS 5/3 -616,625 ILCS 5/11 -1301.1 or 625 ILCS
5/1301.2), or to a disabled veteran pursuant to Section 3 -609 of this Act (625 ILCS 5/3 -609), as
evidence that the vehicle is operated by or for a person with disabilities or disabled veteran, in any
parking place, including any private or public off street parking facilit y, specifically reserved, by the
posting of an official sign as designated under Section 11 -301 (625 ILCS 5/11 -301), for motor
vehicles bearing such registration plates. An individual with a vehicle bearing a person with
disabilities license plate or parking decal or device issued to a disabled person under Section 3 -616,
11-1301.1, or 11 -1301.2 (625 ILCS 5/3 -616, 625 ILCS 5/11 -1301.1 or 625 ILCS 5/1301.2) is in
violation of this Section if the person is not the authorized holder of a person with disabilities license
plate or parking decal or device and is not transporting the authorized holder of a person with
disabilities license plate or parking decal or device to or from the parking location and the person uses
the person with disabilities license plate or parking decal or device to exercise any privileges granted
through the person with disabilities license plate or parking decals or devices under this Code. Any
motor vehicle bearing a person with disabilities license plate or person with disabilities parking decal

or device containing the international symbol of access issued to persons with disabilities by any local
authority, state, district, territory or foreign country shall be recognized by state and local authorities
as a valid license plate or device and receive the same parking privileges as residents of this State.
(Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

b. Any person or local authority owning or operating any public or private off street parking facility may,
after notifying the police or sheriff's department, remove or cause to be removed to the nearest garage
or other place of safety any vehicle parked within a stall or space reserved for use by the handicapped
which does not display handicapped registration plates or a special decal or device as required under
this Section.

c. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Section shall be fined $ 250 in addition to
any costs or charges connected with the removal or storage of any motor vehicle authorized under this
Section, but municipalities by ordinance may impose a fine up to $ 350 and shall display signs
indicating the fines imposed. (Ord.2025-3; 2/24/25)

d. Local authorities shall impose fines as established in subsection (c) for vehicles parked in spaces for
the handicapped that do not display the registration plates pursuant to Section 3-616 or a special decal
or device pursuant to Section 11-1301.2 of the 625ILCS.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1301.

Sec. 11-141. Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places

A. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions
of a police officer or official traffic-control device, no person shall:

a. Stop, stand, or park a vehicle.

i. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;

ii. On a sidewalk;

iii. Within an intersection or within twenty (20) feet of an intersection;

iv. On a crosswalk;

v. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing,
or parking would obstruct traffic;

vi. Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway
tunnel;

vii. At any place where official signs prohibit stopping.

viii. In a public parking area if the vehicle does not display a current annual registration
sticker or current temporary permit pending registration.
b. Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge passengers:

i. In front of a public or private driveway;

ii. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;

iii. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;

iv. Within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or
traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway.

v. Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street
opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of such entrance (when
properly sign-posted);

vi. At any place where official signs prohibit standing.

c. Park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged
in loading or unloading property or passengers.

d.

i. Except as otherwise provided in the section, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a
two-way roadway shall be stopped or parked with the right -hand wheels parallel to
and within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge
of the right-hand shoulder. If the roadway has no raised curbing, it shall be unlawful
to park any vehicle with any part of that vehicle on or suspended over the finished
surface of the roadway.

ii. All vehicles must be parked in the same direction as the flow of traffic for that side
of the roadway.

iii. With the right tires within 12 inches of the face of the curb where raised curbs are
present.

iv. With any part of the tires or vehicle on or above the roadway where raised curbs are
not present.

e. On any private property without the consent of the owner of the property.

f. Angle parking is prohibited and only parallel parking is allowed on both sides of East Howard Street
between Center Street and Water Street. (Ord. 1996-4; 5/13/96)
g. Park any vehicle for overnight purposes on the following streets in the Village between the hours of two
o’clock (2:00) A.M. and six o’clock (6:00) A.M.:

1. The portion of North Center Street which are north of Oak Street and W. Howard Street and south
of Main Street, commonly referred to as the “Downtown Square.” (Ord 2025-3; 2/24/25)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1303.

Sec. 11-142. Parking Restrictions for Second Division Vehicles and Semitrailers

No vehicle of the "Second Division" as defined in Section 1-217 of the Illinois Vehicle Code and having a
gross weight in pounds including vehicle and maximum load, as referred to and defined in the Illinois Vehicle
Code, of 8,001 pounds or more and no semitrailers shall park on any street within the Village limits of Durand,
Illinois for more than two (2) consecutive hours in any twenty-four (24) hour period.

Sec. 11-143. Emergency Caused by Snowfall; Snow Removal; Depositing Snow on Streets

a. On all residential streets, excluding those residential streets on which parking is already prohibited by
ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park any vehicle in the Village during a
snow emergency. If a snow emergency is declared after 10:00 p.m., the owner, co -owner, or driver of
any vehicle stopped, parked, or permitted to stand on any residential street shall have until 8:00 a.m.
the following.

b. A snow emergency is declared to be in effect immediately after two (2) inches of snow has
accumulated and will remain in effect until the snow has been plowed to the curb line.

c. Notwithstanding any provisions of this section, no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle on
Center Street during a snow emergency between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

d. Any vehicle parked in violation of this section is declared to be an obstruction to traffic and an
immediate hazard to essential snow removal operations.

e. Any vehicle in violation of this section shall be ticketed by a police officer or public works employee
and may be removed or towed without notice to or consent of the owner or person in charge thereof.
The cost of any such towing shall be at the owner's expense and in addition to any fine or ticket
payment. The driver of the vehicle and any registered owner or co -owner thereof shall be jointly and
severally liable for payment of all towing and storage charges in connection with the violation.

f. The Police Department shall keep records of such towing including the license number of the vehicle,
if any; the date, time, the location of the vehicle towed and the name of the company providing the
towing service; and any other information required by the Chief of Police.

g. No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any snow upon any street or alley of the Village on
that portion of the traveled way cleared or scheduled for clearance of any snow accumulation.

h. No snow shall be deposited on any street of the Village in such manner as to obstruct a public
sidewalk, nor shall it be deposited upon a neighboring parkway or other private property, or hamper
the vision of an intersection of traveled roadways. (Ord. 2022-3; 1/24/22)

Sec. 11-144. Payment

A. For parking offenses in violation of this Article, a written notice of violation shall be issued pursuant
to Section 11 -145. The owner, or agent of the owner, or driver of any vehicle stopped, parked or
permitted to stand in violation of the provisions of Article XIII of Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code
of the Village of Durand, Illinois, may avoid prosecution by paying to the Village Clerk's office, to

such officer or other persons as may be designated by the Village Clerk, by surrendering to such
officer or designated person the traffic ticket delivered to him or her or upon such vehicle after
indicating thereon his name, address and date. Such officer or other designated person shall give the
person paying the said amounts as follows a receipt therefore bearing his signature, the date of
payment, and the ticket number. (Ord. 2025-3; 2/24/25)

B. The fine for violation of Section 11 -141, Section 11 -142, or Section 11 -143 of the Durand Village
Ordinance shall be as follows:
1. $50.00 if paid within 15 days.
2. If the above fine is not paid within 15 days and legal or civil action
proceedings have begun, the fee shall be $100.00 plus all costs incurred by
the Village.

C. The fine for violation of Section 11-140 of the Durand Village Ordinance shall be as follows:

1. $350.00.
2. If the above fine is not paid within 15 days and legal or civil action
proceedings have begun, the fee shall be $350.00 plus all costs incurred by the
Village. (Ord 2025-3; 2/24/25)

Sec. 11-145. Notice of Violation; Payment in Lieu of Penalty

Each police officer or public works employee shall attach to every vehicle parking in violation of any
provisions of this division a notice that such vehicle has been so illegally parked and instruct the operator or
owner that he or she, in five (5) days, has the right to request hearing on the violation or that he or she may
voluntarily waive the right to a hearing and plead guilty as charged to such violation. Each such person may,
within five (15) days of the time when such notice was attached to such vehicle, pay as the penalty for and in
full satisfaction of such violation, the sum provided by section 11-144.

Sec. 11-146. Failure to Appear Upon Issuance of Parking Ticket Notice

Any person who, after requesting a hearing, fails to appear on the hearing date will be subject to the
penalties provided in section 11-144.

Sec. 11-147. Proof of Culpability in Violation

In any prosecution charging a violation of any law or regulation governing the standing or parking of a
vehicle, proof that the particular vehicle described in the complaint was parked in violation of any such law or
regulation, together with proof that the defendant named in the complaint was at the time of such parking the
registered owner of such vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the registered
owner of such vehicle was the person who parked, or permitted such vehicle to be parked, or placed such
vehicle at the point where, and for the time during which, such violation occurred.

Sec. 11-148. Signs Required

The Public Works or any other person authorized by the President and Board of Trustees shall cause signs
to be posted in all areas where parking is limited or prohibited, indicating such limitations or prohibitions.

Sec. 11-149. Towing Illegally Parked Vehicles

a. The police department and all members thereof are hereby authorized to remove and tow away or
have removed and towed away by commercial towing service, any car or other vehicle illegally
parked in any place where such parked vehicle creates or constitutes a traffic hazard, blocks the use of
a fire hydrant or obstructs or may obstruct the movement of any emergency vehicle, or any vehicle
which has been parked in any public street or other public place for a period of twenty -four (24)
consecutive hours.

b. Cars so towed away shall be stored by the commercial towing service and shall be restored to the
owner or operator thereof after payment of the expenses incurred by the commercial towing service in
removing and storing such vehicles.

Sec. 11-150. Presumption of Liability for Violation

The fact that an automobile which is illegally parked is registered in the name of a person shall be
considered prima facie proof that such person was in control of the automobile at the time of such parking.

Sec. 11-151. - 11-159. Reserved

Sec. 11-160. Duties when Leaving Vehicle Unattended

No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping
the engine, locking the ignition and removing the key, or when standing upon any perceptible grade without
effectively setting the brake and turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-1401.

Sec. 11-161. Limitations on Backing

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.

State law reference - Similar provision, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5/11-1402.

Sec. 11-162. Riding on Motorcycles

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 2 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 any motorcycle with handlebars higher than the height of the shoulders 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.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-1403

Sec. 11-163. Riding on Motorized Pedalcycles

a. The operator of a motorized pedalcycle shall ride only astride the permanent and regular seat attached
thereto, and shall not permit 2 persons to ride thereon at the same time, unless the motorized
pedalcycle is designed to carry 2 persons; any motorized pedalcycle designed for 2 persons must be
equipped with a passenger seat and footrests for use of a passenger.

b. The provisions of Article XIV shall be applicable to the operation of motorized pedalcycles, except
for those provisions which by their nature can have no application to motorized pedalcycles.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1403.1.

Sec. 11-164. Operation on One Wheel

No person shall operate a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized pedalcycle on one wheel.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1403.2.

Sec. 11 -165. Special Equipment for Persons Riding Motorcycles, Motor Driven Cycles or Motorized
Pedalcycles.

A. The operator of a motorcycle, motor driven cycle or motorized pedal cycle and every passenger
thereon shall be protected by glasses, goggles or a transparent shield.

B. For the purposes of this Section, glasses, goggles, and transparent shields are defined as follows:

a. Glasses means ordinary eye pieces such a spectacles or sunglasses worn before the eye, made
of shatter-resistant material. Shatter-resistant material, as used in this Section, means material
so manufactured, fabricated, or created that it substantially prevents shattering or flying when
struck or broken.

b. Goggles means a device worn before the eyes, the predominant function of which is
protecting the eyes without obstructing peripheral vision. Goggles shall provide protection

from the front and sides, and may or may not form a complete seal with the face.

c. Transparent Shield means a windshield attached to the front of a motorcycle that extends
above the eyes when an operator is seated in the normal, upright riding position, made of
shatter-resistant material, or a shatter -resistant protective face shield that covers the wearer's
eyes and face at least to a point approximately to the tip of the nose.

C. Contact lenses are not acceptable eye protection devices.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1404.

Sec. 11-166. Required Equipment on Motorcycles

Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with
footrests for such passenger.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1405.

Sec. 11-167. Obstruction of Driver's View or Driving Mechanism

a. No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such a number
of persons, exceeding three, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or
as to interfere with the driver's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

b. No passenger in a vehicle or streetcar shall ride in such position as to interfere with the driver's or
motorman's view ahead or to the sides, or to interfere with his control over the driving mechanism of
the vehicle or streetcar.

c. No passenger on a school bus may ride or stand in a position as to interfere with the driver's view
ahead or to the side or to the rear, or to interfere with this control of the driving mechanism of the bus.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1406.

Sec. 11-168. Following, Parking Near Fire Apparatus Prohibited

The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any fire apparatus traveling
in response to a fire alarm closer than five hundred (500) feet or stop such vehicle within 500 feet of any fire
apparatus stopped in answer to a fire alarm. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-1411.

Sec. 11-169. Crossing Fire Hose

No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any street,
private road or driveway to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the fire department
official in command.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-1412.

Sec. 11-170. Driving Upon Sidewalk

No person shall drive any motor-driven vehicle upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent
or duly authorized temporary driveway, or for routine maintenance, utility or emergency service.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-1412.1.

Sec. 11-171. Depositing Material on Highway Prohibited

a. No person shall throw, spill or deposit upon any highway any bottle, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, or
any litter (as defined in Section 3 of the Litter Control Act.)

b. Any person who violates subsection (a) upon any highway shall immediately remove such material or
cause it to be removed.

c. Any person removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a highway shall remove any glass or other
debris, except any hazardous substance as defined in Section 3.14 of the Environmental Protection
Act, hazardous waste as defined in Section 3.15 of the Environmental Protection Act, and potentially
infectious medical waste as defined in Section 3.81 of the Environmental Protection Act, dropped
upon the highway from such vehicle.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1413.

Sec. 11-172. Depositing Snow upon Street or Alley

No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any snow upon any street or alley of the city on that
portion of the traveled way cleared or scheduled for clearance of any snow accumulation.

Sec. 11-173. Throwing Objects from or at Vehicles

It is unlawful for any person to throw objects of any sort, including but not limited to, bottles, cans, stones
or litter of any sort, either at a vehicle, or in the direction of a vehicle, or from a vehicle, whether said vehicle
is parked, stopped or moving.

Sec. 11-174. Obstructing Person in Highways

No person shall willfully and unnecessarily hinder, obstruct or delay, or willful and an unnecessarily
attempt to delay, hinder or obstruct any other person lawfully driving or traveling along or upon any highway
within this State or offer for barter or sale merchandise on said highway so as to interfere with the effective
movement of traffic.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1416.

Sec. 11-175. Obstruction of Public Right of Way

No person, vehicle, or object shall be operated, placed, or allowed to remain upon the street or public right
of way in such a manner as to form an unreasonable obstruction to the vehicular or pedestrian traffic thereon.

Sec. 11 -176. Operation of All -Terrain Vehicles and Off -Highway Motorcycles on Streets, Roads and
Highways.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any all -terrain vehicle or off -highway
motorcycle upon any street, highway or roadway in this Village.

B. All-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles may make a direct crossing provided:

a. The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the street,
road or highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and

b. The all -terrain vehicle or off -highway motorcycle is brought to a complete stop before
attempting a crossing; and

c. The operator of the all-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle yields the right of way to all
pedestrian and vehicular traffic which constitutes a hazard; and

d. That when crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of the
highway with another public street, road, or highway.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1426.

Sec. 11-177. Illegal Driving or Operation

It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any all -terrain vehicle or off -highway motorcycle in the
following ways:

A. Careless Operation. No person shall operate any all -terrain vehicle o r off-highway motorcycle
in a careless or heedless manner so as to be grossly indifferent to the person or property of other
persons, or at a rate of speed greater than will permit him in the exercise of reasonable care to
bring the all-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle to a stop within the assured clear distance
ahead.

B. Reckless Operation. No person shall operate any all -terrain vehicle or off -highway motorcycle
in such a manner as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person.

C. In any tree nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock, or creates a
substantial risk thereto.

D. On private property, without the written or verbal consent of the owner or lessee thereof. Any
person operating an all-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle upon lands of another shall stop
and identify himself upon the request of the landowner or his duly authorized representative, and,
if requested to do so by the landowner shall promptly remove the all -terrain vehicle o r off-
highway motorcycle from the premises.

E. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, an owner, lessee, or occupant of premises owes no

duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for use by an all-terrain vehicle or
off-highway motorcycle, or to give warning of any condition, use, structure or activities on such
premises.
Nothing in this subsection limits any way liability which otherwise exists for willful or
malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity.

F. On publicly owned lands unless such lands are designated for use by all -terrain vehicles or off -
highway motorcycles. For publicly owned lands to be designated for use by all-terrain vehicles or
off-highway motorcycles a public hearing shall be conducted by the governmental entity that has
jurisdiction over the proposed land prior to the designation.

Nothing in this subsection limits in any way liability which otherwise exists for willful or
malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activities.

G. Other Prohibitions.

a. No person, except persons permitted by law, shall operate or ride any all -terrain vehicle
or off-highway motorcycle with any firearm in his possession unless it is unloaded and
enclosed in a carrying case, or any bow unless it is unstrung or rendered unable to fire
and is in a carrying case.

b. No person shall operate any all -terrain vehicle or off -highway motorcycle emitting
pollutants in violation of standards established pursuant to the Illinois Environmental
Protection Act.

c. No person shall deposit from an all -terrain vehicle or off -highway motorcycle on the
snow, ice or ground surface, trash, glass, garbage, insoluble material, or other offensive
matter.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1427.

Sec. 11-178. Operation of Golf Carts on Streets, Roads, and Highways

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any golf cart upon any street, highway,
roadway, or sidewalk in this Village.

B. Except as provided under subsection ( C) of this Section, golf carts may make a direct crossing over a
street, highway or roadway that runs through a golf course provided:

1. The crossing is made at an interchange approved by the local unit of government and at a
place where on obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and

2. The golf cart is brought to a complete stop before attempting a crossing; and

3. The operator of the golf cart yields the right of way to all pedestrian and vehicular traffic
which constitutes a hazard; and

4. There is no tunnel or overpass ramp provided for the golf cart to cross through the golf

course.

C. For purposes of this Section, Golf Cart means a vehicle specifically designed and intended for the
purposes of transporting one or more persons and their golf clubs or maintenance equipment while
engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play of golf, or maintaining the condition of the
grounds on a public or private golf course.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1428.

Sec. 11-179. - 11-189. Reserved

Sec. 11-190. Application of Rules

a. It is unlawful for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this Code.

b. The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any
such child or ward to violate any of the provision of this Code.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1501.

Sec. 11-191. Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles

Every person riding a bicycle upon a highway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of
the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this Code except as to special regulations in this Code related
solely to bicycles, and except as to those provision of this Code which by their nature can have no application.
State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1502.

Sec. 11-192. Riding on Bicycles

a. A person propelling a bicycle shall not 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 may carry a child securely attached to his person in a back pack or
sling.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1503.

Sec. 11-193. Clinging to Vehicles

a. No person riding upon a bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or
himself to any vehicle upon a roadway.

b. No person shall attach himself to the outside on any moving motor vehicle.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\11-1504

Sec. 11-194. Position of Bicycles and Motorized Pedalcycles on Roadways - Riding on Roadways

and Bicycles Paths.

A. Any person operating a bicycle or motorized pedalcycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed
of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as close as practicable
to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under the following situations:

a. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, motorized pedalcycle or vehicle proceeding in
the same direction; or

b. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; or

c. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including, but not limited to, fixed or moving
objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, motorized pedalcycles, pedestrians, animals,
surface hazards, or substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right -
hand curb or edge. For purposes of this subsection, a "substandard width lane" means a lane
that is too narrow for a bicycle or motorized pedalcycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by
side within the lane.

B. Any person operating a bicycle or motorized pedalcycle upon a one -way highway with two or more
marked traffic lanes may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of such roadway as practicable.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1505.

Sec. 11-195. Riding Bicycles or Motorized Pedalcycles on Roadways

Person riding bicycles or motorized pedalcycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than 2 abreast, except
on paths or parts of roadways set aside for their exclusive use. Persons riding 2 abreast shall not impede the
normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a lined roadway, shall ride within a single lane subject to
the provision of Section 11-1505 of 625ILCS.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1505.1.

Sec. 11-196. Carrying Articles

No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the use of both
hands in the control and operation of the bicycle. A person operating a bicycle shall keep at least one hand on
the handlebars at all times.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1506.

Sec. 11-197. Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles

a. Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a
white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear
of a type approved by the Department which shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600
feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp
emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red
reflector.
b. A bicycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle any siren.

c. Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will adequately control movement of and stop and
hold such bicycle.

d. No person shall sell a new bicycle or pedal for use on a bicycle that is not equipped with a reflex
reflector conforming to specifications prescribed by the Department, on each pedal, visible from the
front and rear of the bicycle during darkness from a distance of 200 feet.

e. No person shall sell or offer for sale a new bicycle that is not equipped with side reflectors. Such
reflectors shall be visible from each side of the bicycle from a distance of 500 feet and shall be
essentially colorless or red to the rear of the center of the bicycle and essentially colorless or amber to
the front of the center of the bicycle provided. The requirements of this paragraph may be met by
reflective materials which shall be at least 3/16 of an inch wide on each side of each tire or rim to
indicate as clearly as possible the continuous circular shape and size of the tires or rims of such
bicycle and which reflective materials may be of the same color on both the front and rear tire or rim.
Such reflectors shall conform to specifications prescribed by the Department.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1507.

Sec. 11-198. Lamps on Motorized Pedal-Cycles

Every motorized pedal-cycle, when in use at nighttime, shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which
shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front, and with a red reflector on the
rear of a type approved by the Department which shall be visible from all distance from 100 feet to 600 feet to
the rear when in front of lawful, low-powered beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red
light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1507.1.

Sec. 11-199. Turn and Stop Signals

a. Except as provided in this Section, a person riding a bicycle shall comply with Section 11-83.

b. A signal if intention to turn right or left when required shall be given during not less than the last 100
feet traveled by the bicycle before turning, and shall be given while the bicycle is stopped waiting to
turn. A signal by hand and arm need not be given continuously if the hand is needed in the control or
operation of the bicycle.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1511.

Sec. 11-200. Bicycles on Sidewalks

a. 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.

b. A person shall not ride a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a
crosswalk, where such use of bicycles is prohibited by official traffic-control devices.
c. A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a
crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1512.

Sec. 11-201. Bicycle Parking

a. A person may park a bicycle on a sidewalk unless prohibited or restricted by an official traffic-control
device.

b. A bicycle parked on a sidewalk shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian
or other traffic.

c. A bicycle may be parked on the roadway at any angle to the curb or edge of the roadway at any
location where parking is allowed.

d. A bicycle may be parked on the roadway abreast of another bicycle or bicycles near the side of the
roadway at any location where parking is allowed.

e. A person shall not park a bicycle on a roadway in such a manner as to obstruct the movement of a
legally parked motor vehicle.

f. In all other respects, bicycles parked anywhere on a highway shall conform with the provisions of this
Code regulating the parking of vehicles.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1513.

Sec. 11-202. Bicycle Racing

a. Bicycle racing on a highway shall not be unlawful when a racing event has been approved by State or
local authorities on any highway under their respective jurisdictions. Approval of bicycle highway
racing events shall be granted only under conditions which assure reasonable safety for all race
participants, spectators and other highway users, and which prevent unreasonable interference with
traffic flow which would seriously inconvenience other highway users.

b. By agreement with the approving authority, participants, in an approved bicycle highway racing event
may be exempted from compliance with any traffic laws otherwise applicable thereto, provided that
traffic control is adequate to assure the safety of all highway users.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\11-1514.

Sec. 11-203. - 11-209. Reserved

Sec. 11-210. Scope and Effect of Equipment Requirements

a. It is unlawful for any person to drive or move or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be
driven or moved on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in such unsafe
condition as to endanger any person or property, or which does not contain those parts or is not at all
times equipped with such lamps and other equipment in proper condition and adjustment in the
Chapter or which is equipped in any manner in violation of this Code, or for any person to do any act
forbidden or fail to perform any act required under this Chapter.

b. The provisions of this Chapter with respect to equipment on vehicles shall not apply to implements of
husbandry, road machinery, road rollers, or farm tractors or to farm -wagon type trailers having a
fertilizer spreader attachment permanently mounted thereon, having a gross weight of not to exceed
36,000 pounds and used only for the transportation of bulk fertilizer or to farm -wagon type tank
trailers of not to exceed 2,000 gallons capacity, used during the liquid fertilizer season as field-storage
"nurse tanks" supplying the fertilizer to a field applicator and moved on highways only for bringing
the fertilizer from a local source of supply to farm or field or from one farm or field to another.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-101.

Sec. 11-211. When Lighted Lamps are Required

a. When operated upon any highway in this Village, 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 headlamp between high and a lower brightness. No such
headlamp shall be modulated, except to otherwise comply with this Code, during times when lighted
lamps are required for other motor vehicles.

b. All other motor vehicles shall exhibit at least 2 lighted headlamps, 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 discernable at a distance of 1000 feet. Parking lamps may be used in addition to but not in lieu
of such headlamps. Every motor vehicle, trailer, or semi -trailer shall also exhibit at least 2 lighted
lamps, commonly known as tail lamps, which shall be mounted on the left rear and the 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. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

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 headlamps or auxiliary driving lamps
are lighted.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-201.

Sec. 11-212. Clearance, Identification and Side Marker Lamps

a. Every motor vehicle of the second division, the length of which together with any trailer or trailers in
tow thereof, is more than 25 feet or the width of which is more than 80 inches exclusive of mirrors,
bumpers and other required safety devices, while being operated on the highways of this State during
the period from sunset to sunrise, shall display on the front of the vehicle 2 yellow or amber lights,
one on each upper front corner of the vehicle, which shall be plainly visible at a distance of at least
500 feet; also on the front of the body of that vehicle near the lower left hand corner one yellow or
amber tinted reflector, and near the lower right hand corner one yellow or amber tinted reflector; also
red reflectors on the rear of the body of that vehicle, not more than 12 inches from the lower left and
right hand corners. All motor vehicles of the second division more than 20 feet long, and all trailers
and semitrailers, except trailers and semitrailers having a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less
including the weight of the trailer and maximum load, while being operated on the highways of this
State during the period from sunset to sunrise, shall display on each side of the vehicle at
approximately the one-third points of the length of the same, at a height not exceeding 5 feet above the
surface of the road, and reflecting on a line approximately at right angles to the center line of the
vehicle, 2 amber tinted reflectors. After January, 1974, all new motor vehicles of the second division
more than 20 feet long, and all trailers and semitrailers except trailers and semitrailers having a gross
weight of 3,000 pounds or less including the weight of the trailer and maximum load sold as new in
this State, while being operated from sunset to sunrise, shall display on each side of the vehicle, not
more than 12 inches from the front, one amber tinted reflector, and not more than 12 inches from the
rear one red reflector at a height not exceeding 5 feet above the surface of the road, and reflecting on a
line approximately at right angles to the center line of the vehicle, approved by the Department.

b. Every trailer and semitrailer having a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less including the weight of the
trailer and maximum load, towed either by a motor vehicle of the first division or a motor vehicle of
the second division shall be equipped with 2 red reflectors, which will be visible when hit by headlight
beams 300 feet away at night, on the rear of the body of such trailer, not more than 12 inches from the
lower left hand and lower right-hand corners.

c. Every vehicle designated in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section that is manufactured after December
31, 1973, shall, at the places and times specified in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section, display
reflectors and clearance, identification, and side marker lamps in conformance with the specifications
prescribed by the Department.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-202.

Sec. 11-213. Lamp or Flag on Projecting Load

Whenever the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear 4 feet or more beyond the bed or body of such
vehicle there shall be displayed at the extreme read end of the load, at the times specified in Section 11 -101 of
the 625ILCS hereof, a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and
rear. The red light or lantern required under this Section shall be in addition to the red light required upon
every vehicle. At any other time there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of such load a red flag or
cloth not less than 12 inches square.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-204.

Sec. 11-214. Spot Lamps and Auxiliary Driving Lamps

a. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed one spot lamp and every lighted spot lamp
shall be so aimed and used upon approaching another vehicle that no part of the high-intensity portion
of the beam will be directed to the left of the prolongation of the extreme left side of the vehicle nor
more than 100 feet ahead of the vehicle.

b. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed three auxiliary driving lamps mounted on the
front at a height not less than 12 inches nor more than 42 inches above the level surface upon which
the vehicle stands.

c. The restrictions of subsections (a) and (b) of this Section shall not apply to authorized emergency
vehicles or equipment used for snow and ice removal operations if owned or operated by or for any
governmental body.

d. The minimum and maximum height restrictions prescribed in subsection (b) of this Section shall not
apply to privately owned motor vehicles on which a snow plow is mounted, while in transit between
or during snow and ice removal operations. This exemption shall apply only during the period from
November 15 through April 1, and only when the snow plow blade, commonly referred to as a
"moldboard" is properly and securely affixed to the front of the motor vehicle.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-207.

Sec. 11-215. Signal Lamps and Signal Devices

a. Every vehicle other than an antique vehicle displaying an antique plate operated in this Village shall
be equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red or amber
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. During times when lighted lamps are not required, an antique vehicle may be
equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of such vehicle of the same type originally installed by
the manufacturer as original equipment and in working order. However, at all other times, such
antique vehicle must be equipped with stop lamps meeting the requirements of Section 11 -16-6 of
625ILCS.

b. Every motor vehicle other than an antique vehicle displaying an antique plate 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. An antique vehicle shall be equipped with a turn signal
device of the same type originally installed by the manufacturer as original equipment and in working
order.

c. Every trailer and semitrailer 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 turn to the left in the form of flashing red
or amber lights located at the rear of the vehicle on the side toward which 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.

e. Motorcycles and motor -driven cycles need not be equipped with electric turn signals. Antique
vehicles need not be equipped with turn signals unless such were installed by the manufacturer as
ordinal equipment.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-208.

Sec. 11-216. Additional Lighting Equipment

a. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than 2 side cowl or fender lamps which shall emit
an amber or white light without glare.

b. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than one running Board courtesy lamp on each
side thereof which shall emit a white or amber light without glare.

c. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with one or more back -up lamps but any such back -up lamp or
lamps shall not be lighted when the motor vehicle is in forward motion.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-209.

Sec. 11-217. Use of Head Lamps and Auxiliary Driving Lamps

a. Whenever the driver of any vehicle equipped with an electric driving head lamp, driving head lamps,
auxiliary driving lamp or auxiliary driving lamps is within 500 feet of another vehicle approaching
from the opposite direction, the driver shall dim or drop such head lamp or head lamps and shall
extinguish all auxiliary driving lamps.

b. The driver of any vehicle equipped with an electric driving head lamp, head lamps, auxiliary driving
lamp or auxiliary driving lamps shall dim or drop such head lamp or head lamps and shall extinguish
driving lamps when there is another vehicle traveling in the same direction less than 300 feet to the
front of him.

c. No vehicle shall have the lighting system modified to allow more than 2 electric head lamps to be
lighted while operating in the dimmed or dropped position.

d. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the use of auxiliary driving lamps, commonly referred to as
"fog" lamps, when used in conjunction with head lamps, if such auxiliary driving lamps are adjusted
and so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of drivers of oncoming vehicles.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-210.

Sec. 11-218. Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted

a. At all-time specified in Section 11-211 at least 2 lighted driving lamps shall be displayed, one on each
side of the front of every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, except when such vehicle is parked
subject to the regulations governing lights on parked vehicles.

b. Whenever a motor vehicle equipped with driving lamps as herein required is also equipped with any
auxiliary driving lamps or a spot lamp or any other lamp on the front thereof, not more than a total of
4 of any such lamps on the front of a vehicle shall be lighted at any one time when upon a highway.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-211.

Sec. 11-219. Special Restrictions on Lamps

a. No person shall drive or move any vehicle or equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device
on the vehicle or equipment displaying a red light visible from directly in front of the vehicle or
equipment except as otherwise provided in this Act.

b. Subject to restrictions of this Act, flashing lights are prohibited on motor vehicles except as a means
for indicating a right or left turn as provided in Section 11 -215 or the presence of a vehicular traffic
hazard requiring unusual care as expressly provided in Section 11-83 or 11-220.

c. Unless otherwise expressly authorized by this Code, all other lighting or combination of lighting on
any vehicle shall be prohibited.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-212.

Sec. 11-220. Oscillating, Rotating or Flashing Lights on Motor Vehicles

A. The use or red or white oscillating, rotating or flashing lights, whether lighted or unlighted, is
prohibited except on:

a. Law enforcement vehicles of State, Federal or local authorities;

b. 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;

c. Vehicle of local fire departments and State or Federal fire fighting vehicles.

d. Vehicles which are designed and used exclusively as ambulance or rescue vehicles;
furthermore, such lights shall not be lighted except when responding to an emergency call for

and while actually conveying the sick or injured.

B. The use of amber oscillating, rotating or flashing lights, whether lighted or unlighted, is prohibited
except on:

a. Second division vehicles designed and used for towing or hoisting vehicles; furthermore, such
lights shall not be lighted except as required in this paragraph 1; such lights shall be lighted
when such vehicles are actually being used at the scene of an accident or disablement ; if the
towing vehicle is equipped with a flatbed that supports all wheels of the vehicle being
transported, the lights shall not be lighted while the vehicle is engaged in towing on a
highway; if the towing vehicle is not equipped with a flatbed that supports all wheels of a
vehicle being transported, the lights shall be lighted while the towing vehicle is engaged in
towing on a highway during all times when the use of headlights is required under Section
12-201 of this Code (625 ILCS 5/12-201); (Ord. 2002-9, 6/24/02)

b. Motor vehicles or equipment of the State of Illinois, local authorities and contractors;
furthermore, such lights shall not be lighted except while such vehicles are engaged in
maintenance or construction operating within the limits of construction projects;

c. Vehicles or equipment used by engineering or survey crew; furthermore, such lights shall not
be lighted except while such vehicles are actually engaged in work on a highway;

d. Vehicles of public utilities, municipalities, or other construction, maintenance or automotive
service vehicles except that such lights shall be lighted only as a means for 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;

e. Oversized vehicle or load; however, such lights shall only be lighted when moving under
permit issued by the Department under Section 625ILCS 5/15-301 of the ILCS;

f. 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;

g. Fleet safety vehicles registered in another state, furthermore, such lights shall no t be lighted
except as provided for in Section 11-220 of this Code;

h. Such other vehicles as may be authorized by local authorities;

i. Law enforcement vehicles of State or local authorities when used in combination with red
oscillating, rotating or flashing lights;

j. 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;

k. Any vehicle displaying a slow-moving vehicle emblem as provided in Section 625ILCS 5-12-

205 of the ILCS;

l. All trucks equipped with self-compactors or roll-off hoists and roll-on containers for garbage
or refuse hauling. Such lights shall not be lighted except when such vehicles are actually
being used for such purposes; and
m. Security vehicles of the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities;
however, the lights shall not be lighted when being used for security related purposes under
the direction of the Superintendent of the facility where the vehicle is located.

n. Vehicles used by a security company, alarm responder, or control agency, if the security
company, alarm responder, or control agency is bound by a contract with a Federal, State or
local government entity to use the lights.

C. The use of blue oscillating, rotating or flashing lights, whether lighted or unlighted is prohibited
except:

a. On vehicles owned or fully operated by a: voluntary fire fighter; paid fire fighter; part -paid
fire fighter; call fire fighter; member of the Board of trustees of a fire protection district; paid
or unpaid member of a rescue squad; paid or unpaid member of a voluntary ambulance unit;
rescue squad vehicles not owned by a fire department.

However, such lights are not to be lighted except when responding to a bonafide
emergency.

b. Police department vehicles in cities having a population of 500,000 or more inhabitants.

c. Law enforcement vehicles of State or local authorities when used in combination with red
oscillating, rotating or flashing lights.

d. Vehicles of local fire departments and State or Federal fire fighting vehicles when used in
combination with red oscillating, rotating or flashing lights.

e. Vehicles which are designed and used exclusively as ambulance 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.

D. The use of a combination of amber and white oscillating, rotating or flashing lights, whether lighted or
unlighted, is prohibited, except motor vehicles or equipment of the State of Illinois, local authorities
and contractors may be so equipped; furthermore, such lights shall not be lighted except when such
vehicles are engaged in highway maintenance or construction operations within the limits of highway
construction projects.

E. All oscillating, rotating or flashing lights referred to in this Section shall be of sufficient intensity,
when illuminated, to be visible at 500 feet in normal sunlight.

F. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit a manufacturer of oscillating, rotating or flashing lights or his
representative from temporarily mounting such lights on a vehicle for demonstration purposes only.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-215.

Sec. 11-221. Operation of Oscillating, Rotating or Flashing Lights

Oscillating, rotating or flashing lights located on or within police vehicles in this State shall be lighted
whenever a police officer is in pursuit of a violator of a traffic law or regulation.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-216.

Sec. 11-222. - 11-229. Reserved

Sec. 11-230. Brakes

A. Brake equipment required.

a. Every motor vehicle, other than a motor driven cycle and an antique vehicle displaying an
antique plate, when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with brakes adequate to
control the movement of and to stop and hold such vehicle, including 2 separate means of
applying the brakes, each of which means shall be effective to apply the brakes to at least one
wheel on a motorcycle and at least 2 wheels on all other first division and second division
vehicles. If these 2 separate means of applying the brakes are connected in any way, they
shall be so constructed that failure of any one part of the operating mechanism shall not leave
the motor vehicle without brakes.

b. Every motor-driven cycle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with at least one
brake which may be operated by hand or foot.

c. Every antique vehicle shall be equipped with the brakes of the same type originally installed
by the manufacturer as original equipment and in working order.

d. Every trailer or semitrailer of a gross weight of over 3,000 pounds, when operated upon a
highway must be equipped with brakes adequate to control the movement of, to stop and to
hold such vehicle, and designed so as to be operable by the driver of the towing vehicle from
its cab. Such brakes must be so designed and connected that in case of an accidental
breakaway of a towed vehicle over 5,000 pounds, the brakes are atomically applied.

e. Every motor vehicle, trailer, pole trailer or semitrailer, sold in this State or operated upon the
highways shall be equipped with the service brakes upon all wheels of every such vehicle,
except any motor -driven cycle, and except that any trailer, pole trailer or semitrailer 3,000
pounds gross weight or less need not be equipped with brakes, and except that any trailer or
semitrailer with gross weight over 3,000 pounds but under 5,001 pounds need be equipped
with brakes on only one wheel on each side of the vehicle. Any motor vehicle and truck
tractor having 3 or more axles and manufactured prior to July 25, 1980 need not have brakes

on the front wheels, except when such vehicles are equipped with at least 2 steerable axles,
the wheels of one such axle need not be equipped with brakes. However, a vehicle that is
more than 30 years of age and which is driven on the highways only in going to and returning
from an antique auto show or for servicing or for a demonstration need be equipped with 2-
wheel brakes only.

B. Performance ability of brakes.

a. The service brakes upon any motor vehicle or combination of vehicle operating on a level
surface shall be adequate to stop such vehicle or vehicles when traveling 20 miles per hour
within a distance of 30 feet when upon dry asphalt or concrete pavement surface free from
loose material.

b. Under the above conditions the hand brake shall be adequate to stop such vehicle or vehicles,
except any motorcycle, within a distance of 55 feet and the hand brake shall be adequate to
hold such vehicle or vehicles stationary on any grade, which operated.

c. Under the above conditions the service brakes upon an antique vehicle shall be adequate to
stop the vehicle within a distance of 40 feet and the hand brake adequate to stop the vehicle
within a distance of 55 feet.

d. All braking distances specified in this Section apply to all vehicles mentioned, whether such
vehicles are unloaded or are loaded to the maximum capacity permitted under this Act.

e. All brakes shall be maintained in good working order and shall be so adjusted as to operate as
equally as practicable with respect to the wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle.

f. Brake assembly requirements for mobile homes shall be the standards required by the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development adopted under Title Vi of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-301.

Sec. 11-231. - 11-239. Reserved

Sec. 11-240. Tires

It shall be unlawful to operate on any street any motor vehicle, which is not equipped with tires
conforming to the requirements of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\12-401.

Sec. 11-241. - 11-249. Reserved

Sec. 11-250. Windshield and Safety Glazing Material in Motor Vehicles

A. Every motor vehicle operated upon the highways of this State shall be equipped with a front
windshield, which complies with those standards as established pursuant to this Section and Section
11-252 of this Code. This subsection shall not apply to motor vehicles designed and used exclusively
for off-highway use, motorcycles, motor -driven cycles, motorized pedalcycles, nor to motor vehicles
registered as antiques vehicles when the original design of such vehicles did not include front
windshields.

B. No person shall knowingly sell any 1936 or later model motor vehicle unless such vehicle is equipped
with safety glazing material conforming to specifications prescribed by the Department wherever
glazing material is used in doors, windows and windshields. Regulations promulgated by the
Department specifying standards for safety glazing material on windshields shall, as a minimum,
conform with those applicable Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards (49 CAR 571.205). These
provisions apply to all motor vehicles of the first and second division but with respect to trucks,
including truck tractors, the requirements as to safety glazing material apply to all glazing material
used in doors, windows and windshields in the driver's compartments of such vehicles.

a. It is unlawful for the owner or any other person knowingly to install or cause to be installed in
any motor vehicle any glazing material other than safety glazing material conforming to the
specifications prescribed by the Department.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-501.

Sec. 11-251. Mirrors

Every motor vehicle operated singly or when towing another vehicle, shall be equipped with a mirror so
located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of a least 200 feet to the rear of such
motor vehicle.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-502.

Sec. 11-252. Windshield must be Unobstructed and Equipped with Wipers

A. No person shall drive a motor vehicle with any sign, poster, window application, reflective material,
no reflective material or tinted film upon the front windshield, side wings or side windows
immediately adjacent to each side of the driver. A nonreflective tinted film may be used along the

uppermost portion of the windshield if such material does not extend more than 6 inches down from
the top of the windshield. Nothing in the Section shall create a cause of action on behalf of a buyer
against a dealer or manufacturer who sells a motor vehicle with a window, which is in violation of this
Section.

B. Nothing contained in this Section shall prohibit the use of nonreflective, smoked to tinted glass,
nonreflective film, perforated window screen or other decorative window application on windows to
the rear of the driver's seat treated in this manner shall be equipped with a side mirror on each side of
the motor vehicle which are in conformance with Section 11-100.2 of the ILCS.

C. No person shall drive a motor vehicle with any objects placed or suspended between the driver and the
front windshield, rear window, side wings, or side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the
driver which materially obstructs the driver's view.

D. Every motor vehicle, except motorcycles, shall be equipped with a device, controlled by the driver, for
clearing rain, snow, moisture or other obstructions from the windshield; no person shall drive a motor
vehicle with snow, ice, moisture, or other material on any of the windows or mirrors, which materially
obstructs the driver's clear view of the highway.

E. No person shall drive a motor vehicle when the windshield, side or rear windows are in such defective
condition or repair as to materially impair the driver's view to the front, side, or rear. A vehicle
equipped with a side mirror on each side of the vehicle, which is in conformance with the Section 11 -
100.2 of the ILCS, will be deemed to be in compliance in the event the rear window of the vehicle is
materially obscured.

F. Paragraphs (A) and (B) of this Section shall not apply to:

a. Motor vehicle manufactured prior to January 1, 1982; or

b. To those motor vehicles properly registered in another jurisdiction.

G. Paragraph (A) of this Section shall not apply to any motor vehicle:

a. That is owned and operated by a person afflicted with or suffering from a medical illness,
ailment, or disease which would require that person to be shielded from the direct rays of the
sun; or

b. That is used in transporting a person when such person resides at the same address as the
registered owner of the vehicle and such person is afflicted with or suffering from a medical
illness, ailment, or disease which would require such person to be shielded from the direct
rays of the sun.

It must be certified by a physician licensed to practice medicine in Illinois that such
person owning and operating or being transported in a motor vehicle is afflicted with or
suffers from such illness, ailment, or disease and such certification must be carried in the
motor vehicle at all times. The certification shall be legible and shall contain the date of
issuance, and the name, address, and signature of the attending physician, and the name,
address, and medical condition of the person requiring exemption. The information on the

certificate must remain current and shall be renewed annually by the attending physician.

H. Paragraph (A) of this Section shall not apply to motor vehicle stickers or other certificates issued by
State or local authorities which are required to be displayed upon motor vehicle windows to evidence
compliance with requirements concerning motor vehicles.

I. Those motor vehicles exempted under paragraph (f)(1) of this Section shall not cause their windows to
be treated as described in paragraph (a) after January 1, 1993.

J. Any person convicted under paragraphs (a), (b), or (i) of this Section shall be ordered to alter any
nonconforming windows into compliance with this Section.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-503.

Sec. 11-253. - 11-259. Reserved

Sec. 11-260. Horns and Warning Devices

a. Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working
order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than
200 feet, but no horn or other warning device shall emit an unreasonable loud or harsh sound or a
whistle. The driver of a motor vehicle shall when reasonably necessary to insure safe operation give
audible warning with his horn but shall not otherwise use such horn when upon a highway.

b. No vehicle shall be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a vehicle any siren, whistle, or bell,
except as otherwise permitted in the subsection. Any authorized emergency vehicle as defined in this
Chapter may be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell, capable of emitting sound audible under
normal conditions from a distance of not less than 500 feet, but such siren, whistle or bell, shall not be
used except when such vehicle is operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate
pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law in either of which events the driver of such vehicle
shall sound such siren, whistle or bell, when necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers of the
approach thereof.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-601.

Sec. 11-261. Mufflers, Prevention of Noise

Every motor vehicle driven or operated upon the highways of this State shall at times be equipped with an
adequate muffler or exhaust system in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or
unusual noise. No such muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device.
No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle in a manner, which will amplify or increase the
noise of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle, and such original
muffler shall comply with all the requirements of this Section.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-602.

Sec. 11-262. Emission of Gas, Smoke

It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle, which emits dense smoke or such an amount of smoke or
fumes as to be dangerous to the health of persons or as to endanger the drivers of other vehicles.

Sec. 11-263. Driver and Passenger Required to use Safety Belts - Exceptions and Penalty

A. Each driver and front seat passenger of a motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in this State
shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat safety belt; except that, a child less than 6 years of age
shall be protected as required pursuant to the Child Passenger Protection Act (625 ILCS 25/1 et seq.).
Each driver under the age of 18 years and each of the driver’s passengers under the age of 18 years of
a motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in the State shall wear a properly adjusted and
fastened seat safety belt. Each driver of a motor vehicle transporting a child 6 years of age or more,
but less than 16 years of age, in the front seat of the motor vehicle shall secure the child in a properly
adjusted and fastened seat safety belt. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

B. Paragraph (A) shall not apply to any of the following:

a. A driver or passenger frequently stopping and leaving the vehicle or delivering from the
vehicle, if the speed of the vehicle between stops does not exceed 15 miles per hour.

b. 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.

c. A driver or passenger possessing an official certificate or 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 belt.

d. A driver operating a motor vehicle in reverse.

e. A motor vehicle with a model year prior to 1965.

f. A motorcycle or motor driver cycle.

g. A motorized pedalcycle.

h. A motor vehicle, which is not required to be equipped with seat safety belts under federal law.

i. A motor vehicle operated by a rural letter carrier of the United States postal service while
performing duties as a rural letter carrier.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-603.1.

C. Failure to wear a seat safety belt in violation of this Section shall not be considered evidence of
negligence, shall not limit the liability of an insurer, and shall not diminish any recovery for damages
arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

D. Violation of this Section shall be a petty offense and subject to a fine not to exceed $55. (Ord. 2002-
9; 6/24/02)

E. No motor vehicle , or d river or passenger of such vehicle, shall be stopped or searched by any law
enforcement officer solely on the basis of a violation or suspected violation of this Section. (Ord.
2002-9; 6/24/02)

F. No Person under the age of 18 years shall operate any motor vehicle, except a motor driven cycle or
motorcycle, with more than one passenger in the front seat of the motor vehicle and no more
passengers in the back seats than the number of safety belts, except that each driver under the age of
18 years operating a second division vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,000 pounds or
less that contains only a front seat may operate the vehicle with more than one passenger in the front
seat, provided that each passenger is wearing a properly adjusted and fastened seat safety belt. (Ord.
2002-9; 6/24/02)

Sec. 11-264. Transporting Child Under Age of 4; Restraint System

When any person is transporting a child in this Village under the age of 4 years in a non-commercial motor
vehicle of the first division, a motor vehicle of the second division with a gross vehicle weight rating of 9,000
pounds or less, or a recreational vehicle on the roadways, streets or highways of the Village, such person shall
be responsible for providing for the protection of such child by properly securing him or her in a restraint
system. The parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 4 years shall provide a child restraint system
to any person who transports his or her child. Any person who transports the child of another shall not be in
violation of this Section unless a child restraint system was provided by the parent or legal guardian but not
used to transport the child.

For purposes of this Section and Section 11 -105 of the ILCS, "child restraint system" means any device
which meets the standards of the United States Department of Transportation designed to restrain, seat or
position children.

State Law Reference - Similar Provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\25/4.

Sec. 11-265. Children 4 Years of Age or Older but Under Age of 6 - Restraint System or Seat Belts

Every person, when transporting a child 4 years of age or older but under the age of 6, as provided in
Section 11-264 of this Act, shall be responsible for securing that child in either a child restraint system or seat
belts.

Sec. 11-265. 1. Children 6 years of age or older but under the age of 18; seat belts

Every person under the age of 18 years, when transporting a child 6 years of age or older but under the age
of 18 years, as provided in Section 4 of this Act (625 ILCS 25/4), shall be responsible for securing that child in
a properly adjusted and fastened seat safety belt. (Ord. 2002-9; 6/24/02)

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5/25/4(a).

Sec. 11-266. Suspension System

a. It shall be unlawful to operate a motor vehicle on any highway of this Village when the suspension
system has been modified from the original manufactured design by lifting the body from the chassis
in excess of 3 inches or to cause the horizontal line from the front to the rear bumper to vary over 3
inches in height when measured from a level surface of the highway to the lower edge of the bumper.

b. Nothing in this Section shall prevent the installation of manufactured heavy-duty equipment to include
shock absorbers and overload springs, nor shall anything contained in this Section prevent a person to
operate a motor vehicle on any highway of this Village with normal wear of the suspension system if
normal wear does not affect the control or safe operation of the vehicle. This Section shall not apply
to motor vehicles designed or modified primarily for off-highway racing purposes while such vehicles
are in tow or to motorcycles or motor driven cycles.
State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-607.

Sec. 11-267. Frame and Floor Height

A. No person shall operate upon a highway a first division vehicle, which has a clearance between the
frame and ground in excess of 22 inches. The lowest portion of the body floor shall not be more than
4 inches above the top of the frame. No such vehicle shall be modified to cause the vehicle body or
chassis to come in contact with the ground, expose the fuel tank to damage from collision or cause
wheels to come in contact with the body under normal conditions.

B. No person shall operate upon a highway a second division vehicle which has a clearance between the
frame and ground which is in excess of the limits specified within this subsection for its gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) category. For the purpose of this section, GVWR means the manufacturer's
gross vehicle weight rating whether or not the vehicle is modified by the use of parts not originally
installed by the manufacturer. No portion of the body floor shall be raised above the frame.

a. The frame height of second division vehicles, whose GVWR is under 4,500 pounds, shall be
no more than 24 inches.

b. The frame height of second division vehicles, whose GVWR is more than 4,500 pounds and
less than 7,500 pounds and less, shall be no more than 26 inches.

c. The frame height of second division vehicles, whose GVWR is more than 7,500 pounds and
less than 10,000 pounds, shall be no more than 28 inches.

C. Under subsections (a) or (b) of this Section, measurement shall be made when a vehicle is unladen on
a level surface at the lowest point from the bottom of the original vehicle manufacturers longitudinal
frame rail between the front axle and second axle on the vehicle.

D. This Section does not apply to specially designed or modified motor vehicles when operated off
highways. Such motor vehicles may be transported upon the highway only by use of a trailer or
semitrailer. The specially designed or modified motor vehicle may also be transported upon another
vehicle, providing that the entire weight of the specifically designed or modified vehicle is resting
upon the transporting vehicle.

E. An officer making a arrest under this Section shall order the vehicle driver to remove the vehicle from
the highway. A person convicted under this Section shall be ordered to bring his vehicle into
compliance with this Section.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-607.1.

Sec. 11-268. Bumpers

A. It shall be unlawful to operate any motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 9,000 pounds or
less or any motor vehicle registered as a recreational vehicle under this Code on any highway of this
Village unless such motor vehicle is equipped with both a front and rear bumper.

Except as indicated below, maximum bumper heights of such motor vehicles shall be determined
by weight category of gross weight rating (GVWR) measured from a level surface to the highest point
of the bottom of the bumper when the vehicle is unloaded and the tires are inflated to the
manufactures recommended pressure.

Maximum bumper heights are as follows:

Max. Front Max. Rear
Bumper Ht. Bumper Ht.

All motor vehicles of the first division EXCEPT multipurpose passenger vehicles:

22 inches 22 inches

Multipurpose passenger vehicles and ALL other motor vehicles:

4,500 lbs. and under GVWR 24 inches 26 inches

4,501 lbs. through 7,500 lbs. GVWR 27 inches 29 inches

7,501 lbs. through 9,000 lbs. GVWR 28 inches 30 inches

For any vehicle with bumpers or attaching components which have been modified or altered from
the original manufacturer's design in order to conform with the maximum bumper requirements of this
section, the bumper height shall be measured from a level surface to the bottom of the vehicle frame
rail at the most forward and rearward points of the frame rail. The bumper on any vehicle modified or
altered shall be at least 4.5 inches in vertical height and extend no less than the width of the respective
wheel tracks outermost distance.

However, nothing in this Section shall prevent the installation of bumper guards.

B. This Section shall not apply to motor vehicles designed or modified primarily for off -highway
purposes while such vehicles are in tow or to motorcycles or motor driven cycles, nor to motor
vehicles registered as antique vehicles when the original design of such vehicles did not include
bumpers. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any motor vehicle driven during the first
1000 recorded miles of that vehicle, dealer or transporter displaying a special plate or plates while
such vehicle is (1) being delivered from the manufacturing or assembly plant to the purchasing dealer
or distributor, or from one dealership or distributor to another; (2) being moved by the most direct
route from one location to another for the purpose of installing special bodies or equipment; or (3)
being driven for purposes of demonstration by a prospective buyer with the dealer or his agent present
in the cab of the vehicle during the demonstration.

The dealer shall, prior to the receipt of any deposit made or any contract signed by the buyer to
secure the purchase of a vehicle, inform such buyer, by written statement signed by the purchaser to
indicate acknowledgement of the contents thereof, of the legal requirements of this Section regarding
front and rear bumpers if such vehicle is not to be equipped with bumpers at the time of delivery.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-608.

Sec. 11-269. Width, Length, Height of Vehicle and Load

a. The maximum width, length and height of any vehicle and its load shall not exceed the limits
expressed in the Illinois Compiled Statutes.

b. No passenger type vehicle shall be operated on the streets with a load extending beyond the line of the
fenders on the left side of the vehicle nor extending more than six (6) inches beyond the line of the
fenders on the right side thereof.

c. No combination of vehicles coupled together shall consist of more than two (2) units, but such
limitation shall not apply to vehicles operated in daytime when transporting poles, machinery and
other objects which cannot be readily dismembered, nor to such vehicles operated at nighttime by a
public utility when engaged in emergency repair work, but such loads carried at night shall be clearly
marked with sufficient lights to show the full dimensions of the load.

d. No part of the load of a vehicle shall extend more than three (3) feet in front of the extreme front
portion of the vehicle.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\15-101

Sec. 11-270. Weight

It shall be unlawful to drive on any street any motor vehicle with a weight, including load, in excess of that
permitted by the Illinois Compiled Statutes for driving on improved highways, or with weight distributed in a
manner not conforming to such law, or in violation of special weight limits provided for by ordinance and sign
posted.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS5\15-111.

Sec. 11-271. Weight restrictions on damaged streets

Whenever by reason of deterioration, rain, snow, freezing and thawing or other climatic conditions, streets
or highways within the Village may be damaged or destroyed, the maximum weights permitted to be
transmitted to the surface of said street by any vehicle shall be limited to conform for a period not to exceed
ninety days in any one calendar year with the following:

2 axles, single rear tires 7,000 lbs.

2 axles, dual rear tires 18,000 lbs.

3 or more axles, dual rear tires 30,000 lbs.

Gross axle load 11,000 lbs.

A notice of the above prohibitions and restrictions shall be posted at each end of that portion of all such
highways or streets that are of the same or similar construction as any highway or street referred to above as
being in danger of being damaged or destroyed.

The Village superintendent of streets is authorized and directed to cause signs to be erected and
maintained at each end of all such streets or highways, which signs shall designate the maximum weight
restrictions here adopted and shall read as follows:

"NOTICE VEHICLES RESTRICTED TO
THE FOLLOWING GROSS WEIGHTS”:

2 axles, single rear tires 7,000 lbs.

2 axles, dual rear tires 18,000 lbs.

3 or more axles, dual rear tires 30,000 lbs.

Gross axle load 11,000 lbs.

VIOLATORS SUBJECT TO FINE
By order of the Village Board of Durand, Illinois"

Section 11-272. Tinted registration plate covers.

a. It shall be unlawful to operate any motor vehicle that is equipped with tinted plastic or tinted glass
registration plate covers.

b. A violation of this Section or a similar provision of a local ordinance shall be an offense against laws
and ordinances regulating the movement of traffic.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statute 625ILCS5\12-610.5.

Sec. 11-273. - 11-279. Reserved

Sec. 11-280. Operation generally

Section 1-1. Dealer - A dealer means a person, partnership, or corporation, engaged in the business of
manufacturing, selling, or leasing snowmobiles at wholesale or retail.

Section 1 -2. Dangerous Drug - Dangerous drug means any drug defined as a depressant or stimulant
substance in the Illinois Controlled Substance Act and cannabis as defined in the Cannabis Control Act of the
State of Illinois.

Section 1 -3. Peace Officer - A peace officer is any person authorized under the status of the State of
Illinois to make arrest for a violation of any statute or ordinance, whether it be a total arrest power of all
statutes or any portion of any statutes.

Section 1-4. Highway - Highway means the entire width between boundary lines of any highway, road,
street, avenue, alley or public driveway.

Section 1-5. Intoxicating Beverage - Intoxicating beverage means any beverage enumerated in the Liquor
Control act of the State of Illinois.

Section 1-6. Local Authority - Local authority means the municipal Board or body having authority to
adopt local police regulations under the constitution and laws of this state.

Section 1-7. Narcotic Drug - Narcotic drug means any substance defined as a narcotic drug in the Illinois
Controlled Substance Act.

Section 1 -8. Operate - Operate means to ride in or on, other than as a passenger, use or control the
operation of a snowmobile in any manner, whether or not the snowmobile is underway.

Section 1-9. Operator - Operator means every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a
snowmobile.

Section 1-10. Owner - Owner means the person other than a lien holder having title to a snowmobile.

Section 1-11. Register - Register means the act of assigning a registration number to a snowmobile by
State statute and by local ordinance.

Section 1-12. Roadway - Roadway means that portion of a highway, improved, designed or ordinarily
used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder. In the event a highway includes two or more
separate roadways, the term roadway as used in this act refers to any such roadway separately, but not to all
such roads collectively.

Section 1-13. Snowmobile - Snowmobile means a self-propelled devise designed for travel on snow or ice
or natural terrain, steered by skis or runners and supported in part by skis, belts, or cleats.

Section 1 -14. Application and Jurisdiction - No portion of this ordinance shall preclude the State of
Illinois or its officers or agents from enforcing the Illinois Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act under
625ILCS/5, Section 601-1 through 612-1 inclusive.

Section 2-1. Enforcement - It is the duty of sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and other police officers to arrest any
person detected in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance.

Section 2-2. Inspection - Duly authorized police officers may stop and inspect any snowmobile at any
time for the purpose of determining if the provisions of this ordinance are being compiled with. If the
inspecting officer discovers any violation of the provisions of this ordinance, he may issue a summons to the
operator of such snowmobile requiring that the operator appear before the Circuit Court for the county in
which the offense was committed. Every snowmobile subject to this ordinance if underway and upon being
hailed by a designated law enforcement must stop immediately.

Section 2-3. Resistance to Officers - It is unlawful for any person to resist or obstruct any peace officer in
a discharge of his duties under this ordinance.

Section 3-1. Operation of unnumbered snowmobiles - Except as otherwise provided in the ILCS, no
person shall after the effective date of this act operate any snowmobile within the corporate limits unless such
snowmobile has been registered and numbered in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Snowmobile
Registration and Safety Act.

Section 4-1. Headlamp - All snowmobiles in operation shall display at least one lighted headlamp, white
in color, having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to exhibit a white light plainly visible from a
distance of at least 500 feet ahead during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions.

Section 4-2. Taillights - All snowmobiles while in operation shall display at least one red taillight having
a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet
to the rear during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions.

Section 4 -3. Brakes - All snowmobiles shall have an operating brake system in good mechanical
condition.

Section 4-4. Mufflers - No snowmobile shall be sold or offered for sale or operated unless it is equipped
with a sound muffling device installed by the manufacturer and under no circumstances shall this muffler
device by modified or removed by the owner operator.

Section 5-1. General Speed Restrictions - No snowmobile may be driven upon any roadway within the
corporate limits of this community 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 the snowmobile does not exceed the applicable maximum speed limit does not relieve the driver
of the snowmobile from the duty to decrease speed when approaching and crossing an intersection, when
approaching and going around the curve, when approaching a hillcrest, when traveling upon any narrow or
winding roadway, or special hazards exist 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 a duty of all persons to use due
care.

Section 5-2. Unless some other speed restriction is established by the posting of speed limit signs under
the authority of the city council, the maximum speed limits for snowmobiles within the corporate limits are as
follows:

a. 30 M.P.H. in any residential or business district.

b. 15 M.P.H. in any alley.

c. 20 M.P.H. while passing through any school zone properly posted.

Section 5 -3. Reckless Driving - Any person who drives any snowmobile with a willful or wanton
disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.

Section 5-4. Racing - No person shall engage in any race on any roadway within the corporate limits.
Race means the act of two or more individuals competing or racing on any street or highway, in a situation in
which one of the snowmobiles is beside or to the rear of a snowmobile operated by a competing driver and the
one driver attempts to prevent the competing driver from passing or overtaking him, either by acceleration or
maneuver or one or more individuals competing in a race against time on any street or roadway in this
municipality.

Section 5-5. Minimum Speed Regulation - No person shall drive a snowmobile at such a slow speed as to
impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for
safe operation of his snowmobile or in compliance with the direction of a peace officer.

Section 5-6. Driving on Right Side of Roadway - Snowmobiles shall be operated on all roadways as
close to the right hand side of the roadway as possible. Snowmobiles 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 one -half of the main traveled portion of the roadway as
nearly as possible.

Section 5-7. Limitations on Overtaking on the Left - No snowmobiles shall be driven to left side of the
center of the roadway in 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.

Section 5-8. Additional Limitations on Driving to the left of Center of the Roadway - No snowmobile
shall be driven on the left side of the roadway when approaching or upon the crest of a grade or curve in the
highway where the driver's view is obstructed, when approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or
tunnel, and no driver may pass to the left where signs or markings are in place to define a no passing zone as
indicated by pavement striping or appropriate signing.

Section 5-9. Following too Close - The operator of a snowmobile 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 the
condition of the highway.

Section 5 -10. Starting Parked Snowmobile - No operator shall start a snowmobile which is stopped,
standing or parked unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety.

Section 5-11. Signals Required - 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 snowmobile before turning within a business
or residence district.

Section 5-12. Signal by Hand or Arm or Signal Device - Any stop or turn signal when required shall be
given either by means of a hand and arm or by electric turn signal device conforming to the requirements of
the ILCS.

Section 5-13. Method of Giving Hand and Arm Signals - All signals required by this Act shall be given
from the left side of the vehicle of the following manner:

a. Left Turn - hand and arm extended horizontally.

b. Right Turn - hand and arm extended upward.

c. Stop or Decrease of Speed - hand and arm extended downward.

Section 5-14. Right-of-way - Any snowmobile approaching or entering an intersection from a different
roadway shall yield the right -of-way to a vehicle on the opposite roadway, which is entering from the right at
approximately the same time. The driver of the vehicle or snowmobile on the left must yield the right -of-way
to the vehicle on the right.

Section 5-15. Right-of-way Turning Left - The operator of a snowmobile intending to turn to the left
within an intersection or into an alley, private road or driveway, shall yield the right -of-way to any vehicle
approaching from the opposite direction which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard, but said
snowmobile operator having so yielded may proceed at such time as a safe interval occurs.

Section 5 -16. Snowmobile Entering Stop Intersection - Except when directed to proceed by a peace
officer or traffic control signal, every operator of a snowmobile approaching a stop intersection indicated by a
stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of
the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the operator has a view of
approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. After having stopped, the
operator of the snowmobile shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from
another roadway or which is approaching so closely on the roadway as to constitute an immediate hazard
during the time when the operator is moving across or within the intersection, but said operator having so
yielded may proceed at such time as a safe interval occurs.

Section 5-17. Snowmobile Entering a Yield Intersection - The operator of a snowmobile approaching a
yield sign shall in obedience to such signs slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and if
required for safety, to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the
near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the operator
has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway. After slowing or stopping, the operator shall
yield the right -of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to
constitute an immediate hazard during the time such operator is moving across or within the intersection. If a
snowmobile is involved in a collision at an intersection or interferes with the movement of other vehicles after
driving past the yield right-of-way sign, such collision or interference shall be deemed prima facie evidence of
the driver's failure to yield right-of-way.

Section 5-18. Obedience to Traffic Control Devices.

a. The operator of any snowmobile shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device
applicable thereto placed in accordance with the provisions of this act and it shall be unlawful for any
snowmobile operator to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an official
traffic control device.

b. Snowmobile traffic facing a steady red signal at an automatic traffic control device must stop at a
clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection,
or if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain standing until an indication to
proceed is indicated by a green traffic control signal.

Section 5-19. Accidents - Operators of snowmobiles involved in any accident with another snowmobile or
any other motor vehicle or pedestrian shall make accident reports in accordance with the provisions of the
Illinois State Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act, Chapter 95 1/2, Article VI, Section 606-I.

Section 5-20. Pedestrian Right-of-Way - The operator of all snowmobiles shall yield the right -of-way,
slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield to a pedestrian crossing a roadway within a crosswalk, but in
any case every driver of a snowmobile shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian and give
warning by sounding the horn when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child
or obviously confused, incapacitated or intoxicated person.

Section 5-21. Persons under the influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Narcotic Drugs - No person who
is under the influence of intoxicating liquor may drive or be in actual physical control of any snowmobile
within this municipality, and further no person who is a habitual user of or under the influence of any narcotic
drug or who is under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders him incapable of safely driving
a snowmobile may drive or be in actual physical control of any snowmobile within this corporate limits.

Section 5 -22. No person shall consume any alcoholic liquor while operating a snowmobile within this
municipality and any alcoholic liquor transported in a snowmobile shall be in its original package and with the
seal unbroken.

Section 5 -23. Obstruction of Operator's View or Driving Mechanism - No person shall operate a
snowmobile when it is so loaded with passengers as to obstruct the operators view or his operation of the
driving mechanism.

Section 5-24. Obstructing Roadways - No operator shall willfully or unnecessarily hinder, obstruct, or
delay or attempt to delay, hinder or obstruct any other person unlawfully driving or traveling along or upon
any roadway within the corporate limits.

Section 5-25. Horns and Warning Devices - All snowmobiles when operated upon a roadway in this
municipality shall be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under
normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet, but no horn or other warning device shall emit an
unreasonable loud or harsh sound or a whistle. No snowmobile shall be equipped with any siren, whistle or
bell.

Section 5-26. No person shall operate a snowmobile within the municipality on any roadway unless they
are in possession of a valid operator's license issued by the State of Illinois or are a resident of another state

and possess a valid operator's license from that state.
Section 5-27. No person, except persons permitted by law, shall operate or ride any snowmobile with any
firearm in his possession unless it is unloaded and enclosed in a carrying case, or any bow unless it is in a
carrying case.

Section 5 -28. No person may operate a snowmobile on any state highway within the limits of the
municipality, except to cross said state highway at a ninety degree angle yielding to all traffic and crossing
only when it is safe to do so.

Section 5-29. No person shall operate a snowmobile on the tracks or right-of-way of an operating railroad.

Section 5-30. No person shall operate a snowmobile in any tree nursery or planting in a manner, which
damages or destroys growing stock, or creates a substantial risk thereto.

Section 5-31. No person shall operate a snowmobile on private property, without the written consent of the
owner or lessee thereof. Any person operating a snowmobile upon the lands of another shall stop and identify
himself upon the request of the landowner or his duly authorized representative, and, if requested to do so by
the landowner shall promptly remove the snowmobile from the premises.

Section 5-31. An owner, lessee, or occupant of premises owes no duty to keep the premises safe for entry
or use by others for snowmobiling, or to give warning of any unsafe condition or use of or structure or activity
on such premises. This subsection does not apply where permission to snowmobile is given for a valuable
consideration other than to this State or any political subdivision or municipality thereof.

Section 5-32. An owner, lessee or occupant of premises who gives permission to another to
snowmobile upon such premises does not thereby extend any assurance that the premises are safe for such
purpose, or assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by any act of
persons to whom the permission is granted. This subsection shall not apply where permission to snowmobile is
given for valuable consideration other than to the Village.

Section 5-33. No person shall operate any snowmobile emitting pollutants in accordance with standards
established pursuant to the State Environmental Protection Act.

Section 5-34. No person shall deposit from a snowmobile on the snow, ice, or ground surface, trash, glass,
garbage, insoluble material, or other offensive matter.
State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS40\5-1.

Sec. 11-281. Operation on Highways

It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile on a highway in this Village except as
follows:

A. On highways other than toll ways, interstate highways and limited-access highways snowmobiles may
make a direct crossing provided:

a. The crossing is made at an angle of approximately ninety (90) degrees to the direction of the
highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and

b. The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before crossing a highway; and
c. The operator yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic, which constitutes a hazard.

B. On highways other than state highways, toll ways, interstate highways and limited -access highways
snowmobiles may be operated on the roadway and in the same direction as traffic.

C. On highways other than state highways, toll ways, interstate highways and limited -access highways
snowmobiles may be operated on roadways when it is necessary to cross a bridge or culvert or when it
is impracticable to gain immediate access to an area adjacent to a highway where a snowmobile is to
be operated.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS50\5-2.

Sec. 11-282. Youthful Operators

Youthful Operators.

a. No Person under 10 years of age may operate a snowmobile.

b. Persons at least 10 and less than 12 years of age may operate a snowmobile only if they are either
accompanied on the snowmobile by a parent or guardian or a person at least 18 years of age
designated by a parent or guardian.

c. Persons at least 12 and less than 16 years of age may operate a snowmobile only if they are either
accompanied on the snowmobile by a parent or guardian or a person at least 16 years of age
designated by a parent or guardian, or such operator is in possession of a certificate issued by the
Department authorizing the holder to operate snowmobiles.

d. Any person who operates a snowmobile on a highway as provided in Section 11 -281 shall (1) possess
a valid motor vehicle driver's license; or (2) possess a safety certificate as provided for in this Section.
Any such person less than 16 years of age shall also be under the immediate supervision of a parent
or guardian or a person at least 18 years of age designated by the parent or guardian.

e. Violations of this Section done with the knowledge of a parent or guardian shall be deemed a violation
by the parent or guardian and punishable under this Act.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS40\5-3.

Sec. 11-283. Operation on Ice

Snowmobiles may be operated on the frozen waters of the Village subject to the rules and regulations of
the State Department of Conservation.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS40\5-4.

Sec. 11-284. Operating with Firearms; Emitting Pollutants; Unlawful Deposits

a. No person, except persons permitted by law, shall operate or ride any snowmobile with any firearm in

his possession unless it is unloaded and enclosed in a carrying case, or any bow unless it is unstrung in
a carrying case.
b. No person shall operate any snowmobile emitting pollutants in accordance with standards established
pursuant to the State Environmental Protection Act.

c. No person shall deposit from a snowmobile on the snow, ice, or ground surface, trash, glass, garbage,
insoluble material, or other offensive matter.

State law reference - Similar provisions, Illinois Compiled Statutes 625ILCS40/5-6.

Sec. 11-285. - 11-289. Reserved

Sec. 11-290. Definitions

The term "inoperable motor vehicle" as used in this Article shall mean any motor vehicle from which, for
a period of at least seven (7) days, the engine, wheels or other parts have been removed, or on which the
engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable
of being driven under its own power. The term "inoperable motor vehicle" shall not include a motor vehicle
which has been rendered temporarily, for a period not exceeding seven (7) days, incapable of being driven
under its own power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations.

Sec. 11-291. Public Nuisance Declared

It is hereby declared that all inoperable motor vehicles, whether on public or private property and in view
of the general public, are a public nuisance. Any motor vehicle or part thereof which is inoperable or
deteriorated or in need of repair which is located for seven (7) days or more upon public or private property
within the Village of Durand, Illinois, outside any enclosure which encloses the vehicle completely from
lateral view on all sides, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.

Sec. 11-292. Repairs/Time Limit

Any inoperable motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily, for a period of seven (7) days or
more, incapable of being driven under its own power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations
is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. Said inoperative motor vehicle which has been rendered
temporarily, for a period of (7) days or more, incapable of being driven under its own power in order to
perform ordinary service or repair operations shall be placed in an enclosure or building which encloses the
vehicle completely from lateral view on all sides so that it is not in view of the general public.

Sec. 11-293. Exceptions

Nothing in this Article shall apply to any motor vehicle that is kept within a building or an enclosure
which encloses the vehicle completely from lateral view on all sides, so as not to be in view of the general
public, or to a motor vehicle on the lawfully zoned premises of a place of business engaged in the repair,

wrecking or junking of motor vehicles.

Sec. 11-294. Penalty

Any owner or lessees or any other person in control of the premises and the owner or lessee or any other
person in control of a motor vehicle who permits a public nuisance as declared in this Article, to exist or who
maintains such public nuisance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars
($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), and each day's failure to comply with the provisions of
this Article shall constitute a separate offense. Each motor vehicle, which is permitted to exist as a public
nuisance, shall constitute the subject of a separate offense.

Sec. 11-295. Enforcement

This Article shall be enforced by the Police Department of the Village of Durand, Illinois, or by such
agencies of the County of Winnebago, Illinois, as may from time to time be designated to enforce this Article
by the Village of Durand.

Sec. 11-296. Removal, After Notice

a. Police officers of the Durand Police Department, officers of the State of Illinois Police Department
and Winnebago County deputy sheriffs are hereby authorized to remove, after seven (7) days from the
issuance of the municipal notice, any inoperable motor vehicle or parts thereof.

b. Prior to removing any inoperable motor vehicle or parts thereof, said law enforcement agency shall
send a municipal notice to the owner or occupier of the public or private property involved where said
inoperable motor vehicle or parts thereof are located and if, after making every reasonable effort to
determine the owner of said inoperable motor vehicle or parts thereof, the owner can be determined,
shall also send a municipal notice to said owner at the owner's last known residence, stating in
substance, that said inoperable motor vehicle or parts thereof, after reasonably describing same in said
notice, are to be removed by said owner or occupier of the public or private property involved or by
the owner of the said offending inoperable motor vehicle within seven (7) days after the date of the
service of said notice and that failure to do so may result in the filing of a complaint for the
maintaining of a public nuisance, the penalty for which is a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00)
nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each days failure to remove the said public nuisance
and further that failure to do so may also result in the removal of the said inoperable motor vehicle or
parts thereof and that the owner or occupier of the land involved and or the owner of the said
inoperable motor vehicle or the parts thereof shall be liable for the payment of reasonable charges for
towing and storage of such inoperable motor vehicle or parts thereof as a condition to regaining
possession. Said municipal notice may be served by deposit in the U.S. mai l with sufficient postage
for delivery of same, or by personal service of said notice by said law enforcement agency, or by
deposit in the U.S. mail by certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail with the proper
postage prepaid addressed to said owner or occupier of the premises involved and to the last known
address of the owner of said inoperable motor vehicle or parts thereof if same can be determined after
making reasonable effort to do so as herein provided.

c. After seven (7) days from the issuance of said municipal notice, said inoperable motor vehicle or parts
thereof which have not been removed shall be removed by said law enforcement agency to a suitable
storage area. The owner or occupier of the land involved or the owner of said inoperable motor

vehicle or the parts thereof, shall be liable for the payment of reasonable charges for towing and
storage of such inoperable motor vehicle or parts thereof as a condition to regaining possession.

Sec. 11-297. Public Nuisance Declared

It shall be unlawful and it is hereby declared to be a public nuisance to have more than one motor vehicle
on property owned, leased or controlled by any person that does not display a current automobile license plate
or sticker issued by any state of the United State to the particular motor vehicle on which it is displayed,
whether or not said motor vehicle is operable or inoperable, except that this Article shall not apply (a) to any
motor vehicle kept within a building or an enclosure which encloses the vehicle complete from lateral view on
all sides so as not to be in the view of the general public, or (b) to new or used car lots which are properly
zoned for the same.

Sec. 11-298. - 11-299. Reserved

Sec. 11-300. Operation Generally

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this article, it is unlawful for any person to drive or operate a
recreational off highway vehicle/UTV upon any roadway which is subject to Village jurisdiction.

Recreational off highway vehicles (“OHV’s”) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV’s”) may only be operated
on streets within the Village of Durand in accordance with the following rules and regulations:

a. The OHV and/or UTV is covered by a liability insurance policy as required by § 7 -601 of the
Illinois Vehicle Code.

b. The operator of the OHV and/or UTV carries with him or her proof of liability insurance as
required by § 7-602 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

c. Any person who operates an OHV and/or UTV must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and
possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle issued by the Illinois Secretary of State
or the equivalent office in a foreign jurisdiction.

d. OHV’s and UTV’s shall only be allowed to be operated on roadways subject to Village
jurisdiction between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. If operated one half hour before
sunrise, and one -half hour after sunset, as established by the National Weather Service, OHV’s
and UTV’s must be equipped with a yellow flashing light visible from at least one hundred (100)
feet from the rear of the OHV and/or UTV.

e. No person shall operate an OHV and/or UTV in on a roadway subject to Village jurisdiction in
excess of any posted speed limit in accordance with Article VII,

Sec. 11-60. of this Chapter

f. OHV’s and/or UTV’s may be operated on any roadway subject to Village jurisdiction where the
speed limit is thirty -five (35) miles per hour or less, provided, however, that an OHV and/or a
UTV may make a direct crossing at an intersection where the roadway has a posted speed limit of
more than thirty -five (35) miles per hour, except upon any toll road, interstate highway, or
controlled access highway.

g. OHV’s and/or UTV’s may not be operated on any roadway within the Village which is not
subject to the jurisdiction of Winnebago County and/or the Village of Durand exclusively.

h. OHV’s and/or UTV’s may not be operated in Saelens Park except on marked designated route(s)
for access to Center Street or to Otter Creek Drive.

i. OHV’s and/or UTV’s shall have their headlights and taillights lighted at all times when operated
on roadways over which the Village has jurisdiction.

j. OHV’s and UTV’s may not be operated on any public sidewalk.

k. Operators of OHV’s and UTV’s must yield the right-of-way to overtaking vehicles at all times.

l. Any person who operates an OHV or UTV on a roadway over which the Village has jurisdiction
must adhere to all applicable state laws and/or local ordinances concerning the possession and use
of alcoholic beverages and all illegal drugs, as well as all other state and/or local traffic laws.

m. The maximum occupancy of OHV’s and UTV’s traveling on Village roadways shall be equal to
the amount of safety belts or passenger restraints in the OHV or UTV.

n. Each operator and passenger of an OHV or UTV shall wear a properly fastened and adjusted
safety restraint belt. Children must be secured in a child restraint system as required pursuant to
the Child Passenger Protection Act (625 ILCS § 25/1, et seq.)

o. OHV’s and UTV’s are only allowed to park in parking spaces designated as handicapped if the
operator or at least one (1) passenger has a valid handicapped parking sticker.

p. OHV’s and UTV’s are prohibited from driving and parking in the Center Square (Downtown
Square).

q. OHV’s and UTV’s are prohibited from driving and parking in the areas and roadways described,
marked, and identified on Exhibit “A”, which is attached to this ordinance and is incorporated by
reference as if set forth fully herein. (Ord. 2024-13; 5/13/24)

r. OHV’s and UTV’s shall travel on the street in the same direction as traffic.

Sec. 11-301. Required Equipment

An OHV and UTV operated on a Village roadway shall have the following equipment in good working

condition at all times:

a. Brakes

b. Steering Apparatus

c. Four (4) or more tires

d. Rearview mirror

e. A slow-moving emblem as required by 625 ILCS § 5/12 -709 attached to the rear of the OHV or
UTV

f. Two (2) headlights that emit white light visible from at least five hundred (500) feet to the front.

g. Two (2) taillights that emit red light visible from at least one hundred (100) feet from the rear of
the OHV or UTV

h. Brake lights on the rear of the OHV or UTV

i. Turn signals on the front and rear of the OHV or UTV

j. Seat belts for each passenger

k. Yellow flashing light visible from at least one hundred (100) feet from the rear of the OHV or
UTV (if operated one half hour before sunrise or after sunset)

l. Red reflectorized warning devices in front and rear of the OHV or UTV

m. Eye protection to be worn or a windshield installed

n. Horn

Sec. 11-302. Permits

(a) No person shall operate an OHV or UTV without first obtaining a permit from the Village of Durand
as set forth in this section.

(b) Permits will be issued for each fiscal year (May 1 to April 30) with no proration.

(c) Permits shall be granted for the operation of an OHV or UTV by the applicant only and will remain
valid for the particular OHV or UTV only as long the OHV or UTV continues to meet all of the
requirements of this Chapter.

(d) The first-time annual cost of a permit is $75.00 per OHV or UTV and shall be paid to the Village of
Durand by the applicant. The annual cost of a renewal permit will be $50.00 for each subsequent year.
Proof of current insurance coverage will be required and verified prior to the issuance of a renewal
permit.

(e) Every application for a permit shall be made on the form(s) as provided by the Village of Durand
which shall contain the following information:

i. Name and address of applicant

ii. Name of liability insurance carrier and proof of insurance

iii. Serial number, make, model and description of the OHV or UTV

iv. Waiver of liability signed by the applicant releasing the Village of Durand and
agreeing to indemnify and hold the Village of Durand harmless from any and all
claims resulting either directly or indirectly from the operation of the OHV or UTV
on Village roadways and/or the property commonly identified as “Medina Manor”.
(Ord. 2022-9; 7/25/22; revised Ord. 2024-13; 5/13/24)

v. A signed statement by the applicant verifying that the OHV or UTV is in compliance
with all provisions of the Village of Durand's Code of Ordinances and the Illinois
Vehicle Code. (Ord. 2022-9; 7/25/22)

vi. Photocopy of the applicant's current driver's license

vii. Any such other and further information as the Village of Durand may require from
time to time.

(f) If the applicant and OHV/UTV are qualified under the terms and conditions of this Chapter, the
Village Chief of Police, or his or designee, shall issue a permit as visible proof of compliance. The
permit shall be displayed at all times on the rear of the OHV or UTV.

Sec. 11-303. Enforcement

(a) The Village of Durand may prosecute violators for any act constituting a violation of this Chapter.
Any violations of this Chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars
($100.00) for a first -time offense; two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for a second offense;
and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a third or each subsequent offense, along with possible
revocation of the permit in accordance with the process set forth immediately below.

(b) A permit issued pursuant to Section 11-302 may be suspended or revoked by the Village Chief of
Police, or his or her designee, in accordance with subsection (c). below, if:

1. There is any material misrepresentation made by the applicant on the application submitted in
accordance with Section 11-302; or

2. The required liability insurance is no longer in full force and effect; or

3. There is evidence that the permit holder can no longer safely operate the OHV or UTV; or

4. If a permit holder has been convicted of three or more violations of this Chapter; or

5. There is a reason that the Village Chief of Police feels is appropriate to ensure the safety and
well being of the citizens of the Village of Durand;

(c) The Village Chief of Police, or his or her designee, shall issue a notice of intent to suspend and/or
revoke a permit along with a corresponding right to a hearing in writing and either hand -deliver
the notice to the permit holder or send said notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the
permit holder at the address listed on the application. The notice shall specifically instruct the
permit holder that he or she, within five (5) days, has the right to request a hearing on the
suspension and/or revocation of the permit. Failure to request a hearing in the specified timeframe
shall result in waiver to the right to a hearing and will subject the permit holder to suspension
and/or revocation as a matter of course upon a finding by the Village Board that cause for
suspension and/or revocation exists. Service of the notice of intent shall be effective immediately
after personal service, or on the day of the post mark of the certified mail receipt.

Sec. 11-304. Special Event Permits

(a) The Village of Durand may issue a Special Event Permit for use of an OHV and/or UTV to
volunteers of organizations within the Village of Durand who are assisting with special events and
have filled out the required Special Event Permit Application. Special Even Permits shall be
issued at no charge at the sole discretion of the Village and shall only be valid for the duration of
the event for which the Special Event Permit is requested. Any holder of a Special Event Permit
must comply with all other requirements of this Chapter and any applicable state and/or local law.

(b) Any public or governmental entity may apply annually for a Governmental Activities Permit. A
Governmental Activities Permit shall be issued at no charge at the sole discretion of the Village
and shall be valid for the resulting fiscal year (May 1 to April 30). A holder of a Governmental
Activities Permit must comply with all other requirements of this Chapter and any applicable state
and/or local law.

(Ord. 2022-7; 5/9/22)