[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota
as Ch. 41 of the 1998 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in Chapter 1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq.), as amended.
A public way within a block generally giving access to the
rear of lots or buildings, and not used for general traffic circulation.
Any publicly or privately owned vehicle which is specifically
designed, constructed or modified and equipped, and is intended to
be used for, and is maintained or operated for the emergency transportation
of persons who are sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated
or helpless.
Every device propelled by human power, upon which any person
may ride, having two tandem wheels, except scooters and similar devices.
The territory of any city, village or incorporated town contiguous
to and including a highway when, within any 600 feet along such highway,
there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including
but not limited to hotels, banks, or office buildings, railroad stations,
and public buildings which occupy at least 300 feet of frontage on
one side or 300 feet collectively on both sides of the highway.
Every street or highway in respect to which owners or occupants
of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access
to or from the same except at such points only as may be determined
by the public authority having jurisdiction over such street or highway.
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, and in the absence of a
sidewalk on one side of the highway, that part of the highway included
within the extension of the lateral line of the existing sidewalk
to the side of the highway without the sidewalk, with such extension
forming a right angle to the center line of the highway
Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly
indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the
surface placed in accordance with the provisions in the Manual adopted
by the Department of Transportation as authorized in 625 ILCS 5/11-301.
Every person who drives or is in actual physical control
of a vehicle.
Police vehicles, vehicles of the Fire Department, ambulances,
vehicles carrying a state, county or municipal officer or employee
in response to an emergency call, and emergency vehicles of public
service corporations on an emergency call.
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 ignition by fire, by
friction, by concussion, by percussion, or by a detonator of any part
of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of high-heated
gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing
destructible effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or
limb.
Any liquid which has a flash point of 70° F. or less,
as determined by tagliabue or equivalent closed-cup test device.
A roadway of concrete, brick, asphalt, macadam or gravel.
The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the
lateral curblines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of
the roadways of two 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.
Where a highway includes two roadways 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.
The junction of an alley with a street or highway does not constitute
an intersection.
A street, the roadway of which is divided into two or more
clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.
The space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use
of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
Every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of
the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in
contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor.
Every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which
is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead wires, but not
operated upon rails, except for vehicles moved solely by human power,
motorized wheelchairs, low-speed electric bicycles, and low-speed
gas bicycles. For purposes of this chapter, motor vehicles are divided
into two divisions:
First Division: those motor vehicles which are designed for
the carrying of not more than 10 persons.
Second Division: those motor vehicles which are designed for
carrying more than 10 persons, those motor vehicles designed or used
for living quarters, those motor vehicles which are designed for pulling
or carrying freight, cargo or implements of husbandry, and those motor
vehicles of the First Division remodelled for use and used as motor
vehicles of the Second Division.
To stand a vehicle, whether occupied or not, for a period
of time greater than is reasonably necessary for the actual loading
or unloading of persons or merchandise.
Any person afoot or wearing in-line speed skates, including
a person with a physical, hearing or visual disability.
Every tire in which compressed air is designed to support
the load.
The line marking the boundary between any street and the
lots or property abutting thereon.
A building used by the municipality, the county, any park
district, school district, the State of Illinois, or the United States
Government.
Any publicly or privately owned vehicle which is specifically
designed, configured, and equipped for the performance of access and
extrication of persons from hazardous or life-endangering situations,
as well as for the emergency transportation of persons who are sick,
injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless.
The territory of any city, village, or incorporated town
contiguous to and including a highway not comprising a business district
when the property on such highway for a distance of 300 feet or more
is in the main improved with residences and buildings in use for business.
For purposes of establishing maximum speed limits, a residence district
shall be at least a quarter of a mile long, with residences or residences
and buildings in use for businesses spaced no more than 500 feet apart.
The privilege of the immediate use of the roadway.
The area of 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.
Every motor vehicle, except as provided in Subsection B of this definition, owned or operated by or for any of the following entities for the transportation of persons regularly enrolled as students in grade 12 or below in connection with any activity of such entity:
This definition shall not include the following:
A bus operated by a public utility, municipal corporation or
common carrier authorized to conduct local or interurban transportation
of passengers when such bus is not traveling a specific school bus
route but is:
On a regularly scheduled route for the transportation of other
fare-paying passengers;
Furnishing charter service for the transportation of groups
on field trips or other special trips or in connection with other
special events; or
Being used for shuttle service between attendance centers or
other educational facilities.
A motor vehicle of the First Division.
A multifunction school-activity bus.
Every vehicle without motive power 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.
That portion of a street between the curbline or roadway
and the adjacent property line designated for pedestrian use.
Every tire of rubber or other resilient material which does
not depend upon compressed air for the support of the load.
The entire width between property lines or every way or place
of whatever nature when any part thereof is open to the use of the
public, as a matter of right, for the purpose of vehicular traffic.
Every highway or portion thereof at the entrance to which
vehicular traffic from intersecting highways is required by law to
stop before entering or crossing the same and when stop signs are
erected as provided in this chapter.
Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles and other
conveyances, whether singly or together, while using any highway for
the purpose of travel.
Every vehicle without motive power designed for carrying
passengers or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and
so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle.
Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing
vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part
of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.
The territory contiguous to and including any street which
is built up with structures devoted to business, industry or dwelling
houses situated at intervals of less than 100 feet for a distance
of 1/4 mile or more.
Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is
or may be transported or drawn upon a highway or requiring a certificate
of title under 625 ILCS 5/3-101(d), except devices moved by human
power, devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks and
snowmobiles as defined in the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act
(625 ILCS 40/1-1 et seq.).
For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise prescribed,
a device shall be considered to be a vehicle until such time as it
either comes within the definition of a junk vehicle, as defined under
this chapter, or a junking certificate is issued for it.
For purposes of this chapter, vehicles are divided into two
divisions:
First Division: those motor vehicles which are designed for
the carrying of not more than 10 persons.
Second Division: those vehicles which are designed for carrying
more than 10 persons, those designed or used for living quarters and
those vehicles which are designed for pulling or carrying property,
freight or cargo, those motor vehicles of the First Division remodelled
for use and used as motor vehicles of the Second Division, and those
motor vehicles of the First Division used and registered as school
buses.
When required by an official sign, the act of granting the
privilege of the immediate use of the intersection roadway, provided
that when the roadway is clear the vehicle may proceed into the intersection.
The applicable sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code, Chapter
625 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, as amended, exclusive of any
provisions thereof relating to the penalties or the punishment to
be imposed for violations of such sections, are adopted and by reference
made a part of this code with the same force and effect as though
"section" shall mean this chapter of this code, whenever necessary
to effectuate the meaning of this section.
The streets and parts of streets of the City designated by ordinance
as through streets are hereby declared to be through streets. The
driver of a vehicle shall stop at the entrance to a through street
and shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles which have entered
the intersection or which are approaching so close on the through
street as to constitute an immediate hazard unless directed otherwise
by a traffic officer or a traffic control signal.
It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle on any streets or
alleys designated as one-way streets or alleys by ordinance in any
direction other than that so designated.
It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle in the City in a
careless, reckless, negligent or wanton manner, or carelessly so as
to endanger life or property.
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.
In accordance with 625 ILCS 5/12-201 and 5/12-205:
A.
When operated upon any highway in this state, every motorcycle shall
at all times exhibit at least one lighted lamp, showing a white light
visible for at least 500 feet in the direction in which the motorcycle
is proceeding. However, in lieu of such lighted lamp, a motorcycle
may be equipped with and use a means of modulating the upper beam
of the head lamp between high and a lower brightness. No such head
lamp shall be modulated, except to otherwise comply with this code,
during times when lighted lamps are required for other motor vehicles.
B.
All other motor vehicles shall exhibit at least two lighted head
lamps, with at least one on each side of the front of the vehicle,
which satisfy United States Department of Transportation requirements,
showing white lights, including that emitted by high-intensity discharge
(HID) lamps, or lights of a yellow or amber tint, during the period
from sunset to sunrise, at times when rain, snow, fog, or other atmospheric
conditions require the use of windshield wipers, and at any other
times when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions,
persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at
a distance of 1,000 feet. Parking lamps may be used in addition to
but not in lieu of such head lamps. Every motor vehicle, trailer,
or semi-trailer shall also exhibit at least two lighted lamps, commonly
known as "tail lamps," which shall be mounted on the left rear and
right rear of the vehicle so as to throw a red light visible for at
least 500 feet in the reverse direction, except that a truck tractor
or road tractor manufactured before January 1, 1968, and all motorcycles
need be equipped with only one such tail lamp.
C.
Either a tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and
placed as to illuminate with a white light a rear registration plate
when required and render it clearly legible from a distance of 50
feet to the rear. Any tail lamp or tail lamps, together with any separate
lamp or lamps for illuminating a rear registration plate, shall be
so wired as to be lighted whenever the head lamps or auxiliary driving
lamps are lighted.
D.
A person shall install only head lamps that satisfy United States
Department of Transportation regulations and show white light, including
that emitted by HID lamps, or light of a yellow or amber tint for
use by a motor vehicle.
E.
Every vehicle, including animal-drawn vehicles, referred to in Subsection B, not specifically required by the provisions of this chapter to be equipped with lamps or other lighting devices, shall at all times specified in Subsections A through D be equipped with at least two lamps on the power or towing unit, displaying a white light visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the front of such vehicle and shall also be equipped with two lamps each displaying a red light visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the rear of such vehicle.
(1)
Where
the towed unit or any load thereon partially or totally obscures the
two lamps displaying red light to the rear of the towing unit, the
rearmost towed unit shall be equipped with two lamps displaying red
light visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the rear
of such towed unit which are positioned in such a manner as to not
obstruct the visibility of the red light to any vehicle operator approaching
from the rear of such vehicle or combination of vehicles.
(2)
Where
the two lamps displaying red light are not obscured by the towed unit
or its load, then either towing unit or towed unit, or both, may be
equipped with the two lamps displaying red light as required.
(3)
The
preceding subsection does not apply to antique vehicles, expanded-use
antique vehicles, custom vehicles, or street rods. An antique vehicle
or expanded-use antique vehicle shall be equipped with lamps of the
same type originally installed by the manufacturer as original equipment
and in working order.
A.
Any street designated by ordinance as a yield right-of-way street
and so posted is hereby declared to be a yield right-of-way street.
B.
The driver of a vehicle in obedience to a yield right-of-way sign
shall reduce the speed of his vehicle to a speed reasonable for the
existing conditions and shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles
which have entered the intersecting street either from the right or
left or which are approaching so closely on such intersection as to
constitute a hazard; but said driver, having so yielded, may proceed
at such time as a safe interval occurs.[1]
C.
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 shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the driver's
failure to yield the right-of-way.
Appropriate signs shall be posted to show all through, stop
and yield right-of-way streets; all one-way streets and alleys; and
all stop intersections.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to make
a U-turn at any place where such turns are prohibited by ordinance
or resolution of the City Council. Such prohibition shall be indicated
by appropriate signs.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to turn
left or right at any place where such turns are prohibited by ordinance
or resolution of the City Council. Such prohibition shall be indicated
by appropriate signs.
No vehicle shall be operated or allowed to remain upon the street
in such a manner as to form an unreasonable obstruction to the traffic
thereon.
No person shall ride any bicycle upon any sidewalk, parking
lot or berm within the City.
No person shall ride any bicycle in any street, alley or other
public place within this City with both hands off the handlebars or
both feet off the pedals in the manner known as "coasting."
It shall be unlawful for more than one person to ride upon any
bicycle propelled by human power upon any street, or for any person
to ride upon any motorcycle other than upon a seat permanently attached
to the vehicle to the right or rear of the operator.
A bicycle shall at no time be ridden within the City at a greater
rate of speed than is reasonable and proper, having regard to the
traffic and use of the way, or so as to endanger the life or limb
or injure the property of any person. Bicycles, when used either in
the day or nighttime, shall be provided with and use the usual warning
signals, such as lamp, bell or horn, and in meeting or passing other
vehicles or persons, these signals shall be used by the person riding
such vehicle, to give notice of the approach of such bicycle.
A.
Effect of regulations.
(1)
It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail
to perform any act required in this section.
(2)
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 provisions
of this section.
(3)
The regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever any bicycle
is operated upon any highway or public way or upon any path set aside
for the exclusive use of bicycles subject to those exceptions stated
herein.
B.
Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles. Every person riding
a bicycle upon a roadway shall be subject to the provisions of the
traffic ordinances of the City of Mendota applicable to the driver
of a vehicle except as to special regulations of this chapter and
except as to those provisions of the ordinances which by their nature
can have no application.
C.
Equipment on bicycles.
(1)
Brakes on bicycles. Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake
adequate to control the movement of and to stop such bicycle whenever
necessary.
(2)
Lamps and reflectors on bicycles. Every bicycle shall be equipped
with a lamp on the front exhibiting 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 of Transportation. Every
such reflector shall be so designed and maintained as to be visible
at night from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet from such bicycle
when directly in front of a motor vehicle displaying lawfully lighted
low-beam head lamps. A lamp exhibiting a red light visible from a
distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the rear
reflector.
(3)
Audible signal. At the option of the owner, it is permissible to
have a horn or bell; no siren or whistle is allowed.
D.
Operation of bicycles.
(1)
Riding on bicycles. A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride
other than upon or astride the permanent and regular seat attached
thereto, nor carry any other person upon such bicycle other than upon
a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride
upon a bicycle other than as above authorized. No bicycle shall be
used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it
is designed and equipped, except that an adult rider may carry a child
securely attached to his or her person in a backpack or sling.
(2)
Speed of bicycles. No person riding a bicycle shall ride faster than
is reasonable and proper in regard to the safety of the rider and
others.
(3)
Clinging to vehicles. No person riding upon a bicycle shall attach
the same or himself to any moving vehicle upon a roadway.
(4)
Riding in a group. Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not
ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set
aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
(5)
Carrying articles. No person riding 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.
(6)
Trick riding. No rider of a bicycle shall remove both hands from
the handlebars, or feet from the pedals, or practice any acrobatic
or fancy riding on any street; nor shall any person operating a bicycle
upon a public highway participate in any race for speed or endurance
contest with any other vehicle, except under permit from and under
the supervision of the Chief of Police.
(7)
Parking bicycles. No person shall park a bicycle upon a roadway.
Bicycles parked in an alley, in a public driveway, on a sidewalk,
or on a public path must be in such a position as not to interfere
with the safety or movement of the vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
E.
Bicycle dealers. All persons engaged in the business of buying or
selling new or secondhand bicycles are required to make a written
report each month to the Chief of Police, giving the name and address
of the person from or to whom each bicycle is purchased or sold, the
description thereof and the frame number thereof.
F.
The Police Department is hereby authorized to seize and impound the
bicycle of any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this
section and require said violator to acquaint himself or herself with
the rules of the road or of this section pertaining to the violation
for which the bicycle was impounded before the same is released.
[Amended by Ord. No. 12-18-00B]
A.
Application
and jurisdiction. The Department of Natural Resources shall, for purposes
of this section, have the power, duty, and authority to administer
and enforce all statutes, rules and regulations, except as otherwise
provided by statute, relating to the operation and use of snowmobiles
within this state. [Source: 625 ILCS 40/1-1 et seq. (P.A. 77-1312)][1]
B.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
OPERATE
OPERATOR
SNOWMOBILE
Terms used in this section shall be as defined in the Illinois Vehicle
Code, Snowmobile Registration Safety Act (625 ILCS 40/1-1 et seq.),
and as follows:
Every county, municipal, and other local board or body having
authority to adopt local police regulations under the constitution
and laws of this state. [Source: 625 ILCS 40/1-2.07 (P.A. 78-856)]
To ride in or on, other than as passenger, use or control
the operation of a snowmobile in any manner, whether or not the snowmobile
is under way. [Source: 625 ILCS 40/1-2.09 (P.A. 78-856)]
Every person who operates or is in actual physical control
of a snowmobile. [Source: 625 ILCS 40/1-2.10 (P.A. 78-856)]
A self-propelled device designed for travel on snow or ice
or natural terrain steered by skis or runners, and supported in part
by skis, belts or cleats. [Source: 625 ILCS 40/1-2.15 (P.A. 77-1312)]
C.
Regulations.
(2)
All persons operating a snowmobile within the City of Mendota must
use only designated streets. However, a resident of the City of Mendota
may operate a snowmobile, which has been properly registered, upon
other streets, provided the resident is using the most direct route
between his or her residence and the designated streets.
(3)
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile under
the following circumstances:
(a)
On private property of another without the express permission
to do so by the owner or occupant of said property.
(b)
On public school grounds, park property, playgrounds, recreational
areas and golf courses without express provision or permission to
do so by the proper public authority.
(c)
In a manner so as to create loud, unnecessary or unusual noise
so as to disturb or interfere with the peace and quiet of other persons.
(d)
In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger
the safety of any person, or property of another.
(e)
No person shall operate a snowmobile without having such snowmobile
registered as provided by state statute, except that this provision
shall not apply to the operation of a snowmobile on the private property
of the owner or a member of his immediate family.
(f)
No person shall operate or ride on any snowmobile with any firearm
in his possession unless the firearm is unloaded and in a case.
(h)
No person or other person having charge or control of a snowmobile
shall knowingly authorize or permit any person to operate such snowmobile
who is incapable, by reason of age, physical or mental disability,
or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs as described in
Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-501.
(i)
It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator to leave or allow
a snowmobile to be or remain unattended on public property while the
motor is running or with the keys for starting the vehicle left in
the ignition.
D.
Equipment. All snowmobiles operated within the City limits of Mendota
shall be equipped with the following equipment:
(1)
At least one white head lamp 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.
(2)
At least one red tail lamp 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.
(3)
A brake system in good mechanical condition.
(4)
Reflective material of a minimum area of 16 square inches mounted
on each side of the cowling. Identifying numbers may be included in
computing the required sixteen-inch area.
(5)
Adequate sound suppression equipment.
E.
Traffic regulations.
(1)
Each person operating a snowmobile shall strictly observe all traffic
signs and signals and all other traffic regulations applicable thereto,
and shall obey the orders and directions of any police officer, county
sheriff or state police officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic.
(2)
Each person operating a snowmobile shall at all times yield the right-of-way
to all vehicles and pedestrians while operating his or her snowmobile
on any street within the City of Mendota.
(3)
Each person operating a snowmobile on a street within the City of
Mendota shall ride as close to the right side or curb edge of the
roadway as practical.
(4)
Each person operating a snowmobile on a street within the City of
Mendota, when traveling with a group of two or more, must ride single
file at all times.
(5)
Unless some other speed restriction is established by the posting
of speed limit signs under the authority of the City Council, the
maximum speed limit for snowmobiles within the City limits of the
City of Mendota is as follows:
(6)
No person shall drive a snowmobile at such a low speed as to impede
or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when
such reduction is necessary for safe operation of the snowmobile or
in compliance with the direction of a peace officer.
(7)
No person shall operate a snowmobile upon a state highway within
the City of Mendota, except to cross said state highway at a ninety-degree
angle yielding to all traffic and pedestrians.
F.
Adoption of state statutes.
(1)
All provisions of the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act (625
ILCS 40/1-1 et seq.), as amended, are hereby adopted and shall apply
within the City of Mendota. However, pursuant to the authority provided
in Section 5-2B of said Act, the ten-foot separation requirement is
omitted and snowmobiles are authorized to be operated upon the designated
streets.
It shall be unlawful for any person on any street riding a bicycle,
motorcycle, or any toy vehicle to cling to or attach himself or his
vehicle to any moving motor vehicle or wagon. No person shall ride
on the running board, fender or outside step of any vehicle.
It shall be unlawful for any person upon skates, a coaster,
sled or other toy vehicle to go upon any roadway other than at a crosswalk.
No vehicle shall be parked with the left side of such vehicle
next to the curb, except on one-way streets, and it shall be unlawful
to stand or park any vehicle in a street other than parallel with
the curb and with the two right wheels of the vehicle within 12 inches
of the regularly established curbline, except that upon those streets
that have been marked for angle parking, vehicles shall be parked
at the angle to the curb indicated by such marks.
A.
No driver of a vehicle shall drive between the vehicles comprising
a funeral or other authorized procession while they are in motion
and when such vehicles are conspicuously designated as required in
this chapter.
B.
Each driver in a funeral or other procession shall drive as near
to the right-hand side of the roadway as practical and shall follow
the vehicle ahead as close as practical and safe.
[Amended by Ord. No. 07-18-05B]
No person shall park, stop or leave standing any semi-trailer,
any semi-tractor, or any vehicle with more than two axles in any residential
district or on any public street or public parking lot, except that
such commercial vehicles may be parked thereon for the minimum period
of time necessary for delivering or picking up materials or merchandise;
and except that a semi-tractor may be parked on private property in
a residential district, provided, however, that such semi-tractor
may not idle for a period of time longer than 15 minutes.
[Amended by Ord. No. 07-18-05B]
A.
No trailers, truck campers or motor home shall be allowed to stand
or park upon any street, alley, or City parking lot, except in an
emergency, unless loading or unloading from or to an actual premises
on a normal, continuous basis.
B.
A "commercial vehicle" is defined, for the purpose of this chapter,
to be any truck rated one ton or more, tractor, trailer or similar
unit that is used for the transportation of merchandise or from which
merchandise is sold.
C.
"Premises' is defined to be a residence, business, commercial, industrial
or manufacturing location.
[Amended by Ord. No. 07-18-05B]
It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle on any street in
the City when the gross weight on the surface of the road through
any axle of such vehicle exceeds 16,000 pounds. Where lower limits
are imposed by ordinance and signs indicating such limitations are
posted, it shall be unlawful to operate a vehicle in excess of such
weight on such streets, except for the purposes of making a delivery
or picking up a load, in which case such vehicle may be driven on
such streets for not more than the minimum distance necessary.
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle upon any street for
the purpose of displaying it for sale, or to park any vehicle upon
any business street from which vehicle merchandise is peddled or to
park any vehicle upon any street without state license plates for
the current year upon it, issued for such vehicle, to the owner of
the vehicle, in accordance with the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
No vehicle, other than a licensed taxicab, shall be parked in
any area designated by ordinance as a cab stand; and no vehicle, other
than a bus, shall be parked in a place so designated as a bus loading
zone.
It shall be unlawful to operate or park on any street any vehicle
not equipped with adequate lights conforming to the requirements of
the state law, provided that vehicles may be parked at nighttime without
lights on any street or portion thereof where streetlights are lighted.
The Police Department and all members thereof assigned to traffic
duty 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 12 consecutive hours or which violates any section
of this chapter.
The fact that a vehicle is registered in a person's name shall
be prima facie proof that such person was responsible for any violation
of any parking regulation of this chapter involving such vehicle.
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.
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 as required by the Illinois Compiled
Statutes, or which is equipped in any manner in violation of the statutes.
No vehicle shall be so loaded that any part of its load spills
or drops on any street or alley in the City.
It shall be unlawful to operate on any street any motor vehicle
which is not equipped with tires conforming to the requirements of
Chapter 625 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
It shall be unlawful to make unusually loud or unnecessary noise
with a motor vehicle.
A.
Mufflers, prevention of noise or smoke. Every motor vehicle driven
or operated upon the highways of this City shall at all times be equipped
with an adequate muffler or exhaust system in constant operation and
properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise and
annoying smoke. 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 chapter.
B.
As used in this chapter, "muffler" means a device consisting of a
series of chambers or baffle plates or other mechanical design for
the purpose of receiving exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine
or turbine wheels for the purpose of receiving exhaust gas from a
diesel engine, all of which are effective in reducing noise.[1]
It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle which is so loaded
or in such a condition that the operator does not have a clear vision
of all parts of the roadway essential to the safe operation of the
vehicle. Any vehicles with the view of the roadway to the rear so
obstructed shall be equipped with a mirror so attached as to give
him a view of the roadway behind him.
A.
Speed limit for motor vehicles on and along Meriden Street.
(1)
The maximum speed limit for any vehicle traveling on or along one
certain roadway, designated "Meriden Street," between its intersections
with U.S. Route 51 and 52 and Main Street, situated in the City of
Mendota, County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, is hereby declared
to be 25 miles per hour.
(2)
The above-mentioned maximum speed limit has been determined to be
a reasonable and safe speed limit for said roadway according to an
engineering and traffic investigation made heretofore.
B.
Maximum speed limits for all motorized vehicles shall be 15 miles
per hour on the authorized roadways in all parks owned by the City
of Mendota.
C.
The maximum weight limit for any vehicle using the authorized roadways
in the parks owned by the City of Mendota shall be 12,000 pounds.
D.
Any speed limit regulations that are authorized and posted through
the authority of the City Council of the City of Mendota are herein
a part of this chapter.
No person shall park any vehicle between the hours of 2:00 a.m.
and 6:00 a.m. of any day, except physicians on emergency calls, on
any streets in the City.
[Amended by Ord. No. 01-19-09A[1]]
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on any public street
in the City at any time after a snowfall of two inches or more has
occurred, unless the snow has ceased and has been plowed off or otherwise
removed from the street.
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on any public street
or portion thereof in the City at any time when such street is being
cleaned. Signs indicating that a street or portion thereof is being
cleaned shall be posted immediately before the cleaning of the street,
and shall be removed after the cleaning of the street is finished.
Except on Sundays or holidays, it shall be unlawful to park
any vehicle for any consecutive period of time longer than the time
designated during the times designated, in any area designated by
ordinance or resolution of the City Council as a restricted parking
area.
No person shall park a vehicle within any alley in such a manner
or under such conditions as to leave available less than 10 feet of
the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular traffic,
and no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within an alley
in such a position as to block the driveway entrance to any abutting
property.
It shall be unlawful to park any motor vehicle on any private
property without the consent of the owner of the property.
Appropriate signs shall be posted in all areas where parking
is limited or prohibited, indicating such limitations or prohibitions.
When signs are erected giving notice thereof, it shall be unlawful
to park any vehicle in any area where parking is prohibited by ordinance
or resolution of the City Council.
No person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle upon a street,
other than an alley, in such a manner or under such conditions as
to leave available less than 15 feet of the width of the roadway for
free movement of vehicular traffic, except that a driver may stop
temporarily during the actual loading or unloading of passengers or
when necessary in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs
or a police officer. All parking upon berms is prohibited.
When signs are erected upon approach to hazardous or congested
places, no person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any such
designated place.
When signs are erected indicating no parking upon that side
of the street adjacent to any school property, no person shall park
a vehicle in any such designated place.
When signs prohibiting parking are erected on narrow streets,
no person shall park a vehicle in any such designated place.
A.
Truck parking south of Blackstone School. It shall be unlawful to
park any trucks, semi-tractors or trailers on the north side of Route
34 (Washington Street) in the area south of Blackstone School for
a distance of 100 feet east of the east curbline of 14th Avenue. The
above no-parking area shall be posted with the proper "no parking"
sign. Parking shall be permitted east of the above no-parking area
on Washington Street, but shall be at least six feet in from the edge
of the street pavement.
B.
Any parking regulations that are authorized and posted through the
authority of the City Council of the City of Mendota are herein a
part of this chapter.
[Amended by Ord. No. 01-19-09A]
C.
Parking prohibitions. Automobiles, trucks and other vehicles shall
be prohibited from parking at all times in the following locations:
|
Street
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Side
|
Limits
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|---|---|---|---|
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6th Avenue
[Amended by Ord. No. 01-19-09A] |
East
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From 2nd Street to 5th Street
| |
|
13th Avenue (U.S. 52/IL 251)
|
Both
|
Within the limits of the improvement from the U.S. 52/IL 251
intersection southerly on 13th Avenue to Burlington Street, a distance
of approximately 5,000 feet
| |
|
All side streets
|
Both
|
30 feet in advance of stop signs within the limits of the intersection
of 13th Avenue (U.S. 52/IL 251)
| |
|
First Avenue
[Amended by Ord. No. 01-19-09A] |
Both
|
Entire length
| |
|
Main Street
[Amended by Ord. No. 01-19-09A] |
East
|
From 6th Street to Washington Street
| |
|
Meriden Street
|
Both
|
Between 13th Avenue and Main Street
| |
|
Meriden Street
|
Both
|
From 14th Avenue east to Wisconsin Avenue
| |
|
Routes 51 and 52
|
West
|
From Meriden Street north to the intersection of Routes 51 and
52
| |
|
Washington Street
[Amended by Ord. No. 01-19-09A] |
Both
|
From Iowa Street to U.S. Route 51 (13th Avenue)
| |
|
Washington Street
[Amended by Ord. No. 01-19-09A] |
South
|
From Pennsylvania Avenue to Iowa Street
|
[Amended by Ord. No. 05-20-02A; Ord. No. 08-19-02A]
A.
Two-hour parking limit established. The following streets or parts
of streets are hereby established as one-hundred-twenty-minute or
two-hour time limit parking, except driveways, spaces for public building
entrances and exits, and spaces designated with "No Parking" signs
or "Limited Time" signs:
|
Name of Street
|
Side
|
Location
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
8th Avenue
|
Both
|
6th Street north to Washington Street
| |
|
Illinois Avenue
|
Both
|
Washington Street north to Jefferson Street
| |
|
Jefferson Street
|
South
|
Main Street to Illinois Avenue
| |
|
Main Street
|
West
|
6th Street north to Jefferson Street
| |
|
Washington Street
|
Both
|
Main Street west to Indiana Avenue
|
B.
Fifteen-minute parking.
(1)
There shall be fifteen-minute parking where designated on 8th Avenue
between 5th Street and 6th Street.
(2)
No vehicle shall stand, stop or park for a period of time longer
than 15 consecutive minutes on the west side of Guiles Avenue between
17th Street and 19th Street. The fifteen-minute parking restriction
referred to herein is limited to daytime hours only when Northbrook
School is in session.
[Amended by Ord. No. 09-05-06; Ord. No. 02-03-14]
A.
The following streets or parts of streets shall have a limited number
of parking spaces designated as "handicapped parking" and shall have
thereon a one-hundred-twenty-minute or two-hour time limit: The City
may designate said handicapped parking places on any or all of the
streets within the designated area.
|
Name of Street
|
Location
| |
|---|---|---|
|
6th Street
|
From 9th Avenue to 6th Avenue
| |
|
8th Avenue
|
From 6th Street to Washington Street
| |
|
Illinois Avenue
|
From Washington Street to Monroe Street
| |
|
Jefferson Street
|
From alley between Illinois Avenue and Indiana Avenue to Main
Street
| |
|
Main Street
|
From 6th Street to Monroe Street
| |
|
Michigan Avenue
|
From Jefferson Street to Monroe Street
| |
|
Washington Street
|
From 9th Avenue to Main Street
|
B.
Penalties.
(1)
Anyone parking a vehicle in a parking place hereinafter reserved
for physically handicapped persons or disabled veterans (sometimes
referred to herein as "handicapped parking" or "parking program")
using a motor vehicle not bearing registration in a place as specified
by 625 ILCS 5/11, Sections 11-1301.1, 1301.2 and 1301.3, and/or a
decal issued by the Secretary of State and/or the City of Mendota
in conjunction with 625 ILCS 5/11-1301.2 showing that said vehicles
are operated for a handicapped person or disabled veteran, shall be
fined not less than $50 nor more than $500 for each offense, in addition
to any costs or charges connected with the removal or storage of any
motor vehicle. Said decals issued shall be placed on the right front
windshield of the vehicle.
(2)
In addition to the foregoing, any unqualified person found guilty
of displaying and using a disability license plate or a parking decal
or device issued to a qualified person with a disability under 625
ILCS 5/3-616, 11-1301.1, 11-1301.2 or 5/3-609 shall be fined not less
than $50 nor more than $500 for each such offense.
C.
Special permits.
(1)
Upon
permit, handicapped persons shall be allowed to be transported on
City of Mendota park areas in golf carts and other related recreational
vehicles intended for transportation on grass surfaces. When permitted
on City parks, the maximum speed limits for all such recreational
vehicles shall be 15 miles per hour.
(2)
Handicapped
persons, or their representatives, must apply for a special permit
to the Mayor of the City of Mendota for such privilege to be transported
in recreational vehicles. Upon approval of said applicant, the Mayor
shall notify the Mendota Police Department of such permit.
D.
Police enforcement on private property. Police shall have clear authority
to enforce the provisions of the parking program for persons with
disabilities and provisions of this section on private property, such
as at a mall, school, grocery or retail store.
E.
Unlawful
display for vehicle in motion. It is unlawful to display a parking
placard on the rearview mirror while the vehicle is in motion.
F.
Photo
identification. Upon request of a police officer, a parking program
user must present photo identification to verify that he or she is
the authorized holder of the disability plates or parking placard.
G.
Nontransferability
of placards. Placards are not transferable. The authorized holder
of disability plates or a placard must be present and must enter or
exit the vehicle at the time the parking privileges are being used.
[Added by Ord. No. 11-06-17]
A.
Parking limits in downtown area. There shall be no parking between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. in the downtown area described in Subsection B.
B.
Boundary of specified downtown area (see Exhibit A):[1]
8th Avenue between 6th Street and Washington Street
Illinois Avenue between Washington Street and Monroe Street
Main Street between 6th Street and 8th Street
6th Street between Veterans Way and 6th Avenue
Washington Street between Indiana Avenue and Main Street
Jefferson Street between Indiana Avenue and Main Street
[1]
Editor's Note: Exhibit A is included as an attachment
to this chapter.
[Added by Ord. No. 11-06-17A[1]]
A.
Vehicle registration imposed for specified downtown area; stickers.
(1)
An annual registration of each and every vehicle owned and/or operated by any person living in the area described in Subsection B shall be imposed.
(2)
There will be no cost associated with the registration of said
vehicles.
(3)
A sticker with a unique registration number will be issued for
each vehicle and displayed in the front driver's side windshield.
(4)
Stickers will expire April 30 each year. Reapplication process
will be April 1 to April 30 each year for the following year.
B.
Boundary of specified downtown area. Any person living at an address
included in the following list and in the area outlined in Exhibit
A will be required to register:[2]
616 - 899 Main Street
700 - 899 Illinois Avenue
700 - 899 Washington Street
700 - 899 Jefferson Street
700 - 899 Monroe Street
600 - 700 6th Street
[2]
Editor's Note: Exhibit A is included as an attachment
to this chapter.
C.
Allocated parking areas. All registered vehicles will be required
to park in one of three designated areas as shown in Exhibit A and
commonly known as the following: IC Railroad Parking Lot, Jefferson
Street Parking Lot and Monroe Street Parking Lot, between the hours
of 3:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided that it take effect
12-1-2017.
Members of the Police Department and special police assigned
to traffic duty 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, and it shall be unlawful for any person
to fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order, signal or direction
of a policeman. Except in case of emergency, it shall be unlawful
for any person not authorized by law to direct or attempt to direct
traffic.
The Fire Department officer in command or any fireman designated
by him may exercise the powers and authority of a policeman in directing
traffic at the scene of any fire or where the Fire Department has
responded to an emergency call for so long as Fire Department equipment
is on the scene, in the absence of or in assisting the police.
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to disobey
the instructions of any traffic sign or signal or any weight limit
signs placed in view by authority of the Mayor and Council or in accordance
with the laws of the State of Illinois, except on direction of a police
officer. All signs and signals established by direction of the governing
body shall conform to the United States Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
for Streets and Highways.[2]
No person shall operate an ambulance or rescue vehicle, as defined in § 305-1 of this chapter, in any manner not conforming to a provision of the motor vehicle laws and regulations of this state or ordinances of this City as such provision applies to motor vehicles in general, except in compliance with the following conditions:
A.
The person operating the ambulance shall be either responding to
a bona fide emergency call or specifically directed by a licensed
physician to disregard traffic laws in operating the ambulance during
and for the purpose of the specific trip or journey that is involved.
B.
The ambulance or rescue vehicle shall be equipped with a siren producing
an audible signal of an intensity of 100 decibels at a distance of
50 feet from said siren, and with a lamp or lamps emitting an oscillating,
rotating or flashing red beam directed in part toward the front of
the vehicle, and these lamps shall have sufficient intensity to be
visible at 500 feet in normal sunlight; and in addition to other lighting
requirements may also operate with a lamp or lamps emitting an oscillating,
rotating, or flashing green light.
C.
The aforesaid siren and lamp shall be in operation at all times when
it is reasonably necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers of
the approach thereof during such trip or journey.
D.
Whenever the ambulance or rescue vehicle is operated at a speed in
excess of 40 miles per hour, the ambulance or rescue vehicle shall
be operated in complete conformance with every other motor vehicle
law and regulation of this state and ordinance of this City in which
the ambulance or rescue vehicle is operated, relating to the operation
of motor vehicles, as such provision applies to motor vehicles in
general, except laws and regulations pertaining to compliance with
official traffic-control devices or to vehicular operation upon the
right half of the roadway.
E.
The ambulance shall display registration plates identifying the vehicle
as an ambulance.
Any person riding an animal, or driving any animal drawing a
vehicle upon any street, shall be subject to the provision of this
chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions
which can have no application to one driving or riding an animal.
A.
The provisions of this chapter regulating the movement or parking
of vehicles shall not apply to the driver of any authorized emergency
vehicle when responding to an emergency call, but such driver, when
approaching, shall slow down as necessary for safety, but may proceed
cautiously past a red or stop sign or signal. At other times, drivers
of authorized emergency vehicles shall stop in obedience to a stop
sign or signal.
B.
No driver of any authorized emergency vehicle shall assume any special
privileges 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.
C.
The provisions of this chapter regulating the movement and parking
of vehicles shall not apply to persons, equipment or vehicles while
actually engaged in installing, repairing, or otherwise improving
streets or street pavements.
A.
Turning at intersections. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn
at an intersection shall do so as follows:
(1)
The approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close
as practical to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, or as
indicated by traffic markers or signs.
(2)
At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions
on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left
turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway
nearest the center line thereof and by passing to the right of such
center line where it enters the intersection; and after entering the
intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection
to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered. Whenever
practicable, the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection
to the left of the center of the intersection, or as indicated by
traffic markers or signs.
(3)
At any intersection where traffic is restricted to one direction
on one or more of the roadways, the driver of a vehicle intending
to turn left at any such intersection shall approach the intersection
in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving
in the direction of travel of such vehicle; and after entering the
intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection,
as nearly as practicable, in the left lane lawfully available to traffic
moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered, or as indicated
by traffic markers or signs.
(4)
The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a
private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles
approaching on said highway.
B.
Turning on the crest of a hill. 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.
Starting parked vehicle. No person shall start a vehicle which is
stopped, standing, or parked unless and until such movement can be
made with reasonable safety.
D.
Driver's signal. No driver of a vehicle shall suddenly start, slow
down, stop or attempt to turn without first giving a suitable signal
in such a manner as to apprise others who might be affected by his
action.
(1)
No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course upon a highway
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.
(2)
A signal or intention to turn right or left shall be given during
not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning
within a business or residence district, and such signal must be given
continuously during not less than the last 200 feet traveled by the
vehicle before turning outside a business or residence district.
(a)
The signals herein required shall be given either by means of
the hand and arm or by an electric turn signal device, but when a
vehicle is so constructed or loaded that a hand and arm signal would
not be visible both to the front and rear of such vehicle, then said
signals must be given by such electric turn signal device.
(b)
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:
E.
Driving from alleys, driveways or garages. The driver of a vehicle
emerging from an alley, driveway or garage shall stop such vehicle
immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk, or across a sidewalk
line projected across such alley, and shall yield the right-of-way
to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision and exercise
extreme care in driving upon said sidewalk or across such lines.
F.
Vehicle not to be driven on sidewalk or in safety zones. No driver
of a vehicle shall drive within any sidewalk area except at a permanent
or temporary driveway, nor at any time into or upon any portion of
a roadway marked as a safety zone.
G.
Right-of-way. Except as otherwise herein provided, the driver of
a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way
to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway;
and when two vehicles enter an intersection from a different highway
at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left
shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
H.
Vehicle turning left. The driver of a vehicle within an intersection
intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any
vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the
intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard,
but said driver, having so yielded, may proceed at such time as a
safe interval occurs.
I.
Limitations on turning around. It shall be unlawful for the operator
of any vehicle to turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite
direction unless such movement can be made in safety and without backing
into traffic or otherwise interfering with traffic.
J.
Fire Department vehicles and equipment.
(1)
Upon the approach of a Fire Department vehicle, drivers of vehicles
shall comply with the provision of this chapter relating to the approach
of authorized emergency vehicles.
(2)
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle, other than one
on official business, to follow any fire apparatus in response to
a fire alarm, closer than 500 feet, or to park any vehicle within
500 feet of any fire apparatus stopped to answer a fire alarm.
(3)
It shall be further unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to drive
over an unprotected hose of the 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 Chief or the assistant in
command.
K.
Driving on right side of roadway.
(1)
Upon
all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the
right half of the roadway except as follows:
(a)
When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the
same direction under the rules governing such movement;
(b)
When an obstruction exists, making it necessary to drive to
the left of the center of the roadway; provided any person so doing
shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper
direction upon the unobstructed portion of the roadway within such
distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;
(c)
Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under
the rules applicable thereon; or
(d)
Upon a roadway designated and sign posted for one-way traffic.
(2)
Whenever there is a single-track paved road on one side of the public
highway and two vehicles meet thereon, the driver on whose right is
the wider shoulder shall give the right-of-way on such pavement to
the other vehicle.
L.
Passing vehicles. Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
shall pass each other to the right; and upon roadways having width
for not more than one lane of traffic in each direction, each driver
shall give to the other at least 1/2 of the main traveled portion
of the roadway as nearly as possible.
M.
Overtaking vehicles. The following rules shall govern the overtaking
and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject
to the limitations, exceptions and special rules hereinafter stated:
(1)
The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in
the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance
and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely
clear of the overtaken vehicle. In no event shall such movement be
made by driving off the pavement or the main traveled portion of the
roadway.
(2)
Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the
driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor
of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase
the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking
vehicle.
(3)
The driver of a two-wheeled vehicle may not, in passing upon the
left of any vehicle proceeding in the same direction, pass upon the
right of any vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless there
is an unobstructed lane of traffic available to permit such passing
maneuver safely.
(4)
The operator of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle or individual
proceeding in the same direction on a highway shall leave a safe distance,
but not less than three feet, when passing the bicycle or individual
and shall maintain that distance until safely past the overtaken bicycle
or individual.
(5)
A person driving a motor vehicle shall not, in a reckless manner,
drive the motor vehicle unnecessarily close to, toward, or near a
bicyclist, pedestrian, or a person riding a horse or driving an animal-drawn
vehicle.
N.
Overtaking vehicles on the right.
(1)
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another
vehicle which is making or about to make a left turn.
(2)
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and, allowing sufficient clearance,
pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction either upon
the left or upon the right on a roadway with unobstructed pavement
of sufficient width for four or more lanes of moving traffic when
such movement can be made in safety. No person shall drive off the
pavement or upon the shoulder of a roadway in overtaking or passing
on the right.
(3)
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon
the right on a one-way street or on any street on which traffic is
restricted to one direction of movement where the roadway is free
from obstruction and of sufficient width for two or more lanes of
moving vehicles.
(4)
The driver of a two-wheeled vehicle may not pass upon the right of
any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the unobstructed
pavement to the right of the vehicle being passed is of a width of
not less than eight feet. This subsection does not apply to devices
propelled by human power.
O.
Limitations on overtaking on the left.
(1)
No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the
roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the
same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free
of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such
overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with
the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
or any vehicle overtaken. In every event, the overtaking vehicle must
return to the right-hand side of the roadway as soon as practicable
and, in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane
authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before
coming within 200 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite
direction.
(2)
No vehicle shall, in overtaking and passing another vehicle, or at
any other time, be driven to the left side of the roadway under the
following conditions:
(a)
When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the
highway where the driver's view is obstructed within sufficient distance
as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach
from the opposite direction.
(b)
When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection
or railroad grade crossing.
(c)
When official signs are in place directing that traffic keep
to the right, or a distinctive line also so directs traffic as declared
in the sign manual adopted by the Illinois State Department of Transportation.
(3)
The limitations in Subsection O(2)(a) and (b) shall not apply upon a one-way street, or upon a street with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lanes of moving traffic in each direction nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road or driveway when such movement can be made with safety.
Q.
Driving on roadways laned for traffic. Whenever any roadway has been
divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following
rules, in addition to all others consistent herewith, shall apply:
(1)
A vehicle shall be driven, as nearly as practical, entirely within
a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver
has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.
(2)
Upon a roadway which is divided into three 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 where such center lane is clear of traffic within
a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn or where such center
lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the
direction in which the vehicle is proceeding and is sign posted to
give notice of such allocation.
(3)
Official signs may be erected directing specific traffic to use a
designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving
in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway,
and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of such signs. On
multi-lane controlled-access highways with three or more lanes in
one direction or on any multi-lane highway with two or more lanes
in one direction, the Department may designate lanes of traffic to
be used by different types of motor vehicles. Drivers must obey lane
designation signing except when it is necessary to use a different
lane to make a turning maneuver.
(4)
Official traffic control devices may be installed prohibiting the
changing of lanes on sections of roadways, and drivers of vehicles
shall obey such signs.
R.
Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.
(1)
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, when
the driver is giving audible and visual signals meeting the requirements
of the Traffic Code, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield
the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel
to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the
highway clear of any intersection and shall, if necessary to permit
the safe passage of the emergency vehicle, stop and remain in such
position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except
when otherwise directed by a police officer.
(2)
This subsection 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.
S.
Speed restrictions.
(1)
It shall be unlawful to drive any motor vehicle on any street not
under the jurisdiction of the Illinois State Department of Transportation
or the county, in an urban district within the City at a speed in
excess of 30 miles per hour, or in an alley at a speed in excess of
15 miles per hour.
(2)
It shall be unlawful to drive any vehicle on any highway outside
the urban district at a speed of more than 55 miles per hour.
(4)
If the Mayor and City Council by ordinance set other limits as provided
by statute (625 ILCS 5/11-604) after an engineering or traffic survey,
then such limits shall govern the rate of speed on the streets indicated
in such ordinance. Appropriate signs shall be posted showing such
speed limits.
(5)
The fact that the speed of a vehicle does not exceed the applicable
maximum speed limit does not relieve the driver from the duty to decrease
speed when approaching and crossing an intersection, when approaching
and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling
upon any narrow or winding roadway or when special hazards exist with
respect to pedestrians or other traffic by reason of weather or highway
condition; 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.
(6)
It shall be unlawful to drive any vehicle on any street or highway
within the City under the jurisdiction of the State Department of
Transportation, or of the county, at a speed exceeding that lawfully
set for such street.
(7)
The speed of all vehicles of the Second Division as defined by statute
shall be as follows:
(a)
If the vehicle is designed and used for pulling or carrying
freight and has a gross weight of 8,000 pounds or less (including
the weight of the vehicle and maximum load), and is equipped with
pneumatic tires, the maximum speed is 55 miles per hour outside of
an urban district, 30 miles per hour in an urban district, and 15
miles per hour in an alley.
(b)
If the vehicle is designed and used for pulling or carrying
freight and has a gross weight of more than 8,000 pounds (including
the weight of the vehicle and maximum load), and is equipped with
pneumatic tires, the maximum speed is 50 miles per hour outside of
an urban district, 30 miles per hour in an urban district, and 15
miles per hour in an alley; but if such vehicle is equipped with two
or more solid tires, the maximum is 10 miles per hour at all times
and in all locations. All vehicles shall have pneumatic tires unless
exempted in accordance with 625 ILCS 5/12-401.
(c)
If the vehicle is designed and used for carrying more than seven
passengers, and is equipped with pneumatic tires, the maximum speed
is 60 miles per hour.
T.
Special speed limits while passing schools. No person shall drive
a motor vehicle at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour while passing
a school zone or while traveling upon any public thoroughfare on or
across which children pass going to and from school during school
days when school children are present. Appropriate signs shall be
posted to indicate this restriction.
A.
No vehicle shall be left unattended while the motor of such vehicle
is running; and no vehicle shall be left without a driver on any hill
or incline unless the vehicle is secured against moving.
A.
Whenever
any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing
where the driver is not always required to stop, the person must exercise
due care and caution as the existence of a railroad track across a
highway is a warning of danger, and under any of the circumstances
stated in this section, the driver shall stop within 50 feet but not
less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall
not proceed until the tracks are clear and he or she can do so safely.
The foregoing requirements shall apply when:
(1)
A
clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning
of the immediate approach of a railroad train or railroad track equipment.
(2)
A
crossing gate is lowered or a human flagman gives or continues to
give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train or railroad
track equipment.
(3)
A
railroad train or railroad track equipment approaching a highway crossing
emits a warning signal and such railroad train or railroad track equipment,
by reason of its speed or nearness to such crossing, is an immediate
hazard.
(4)
An
approaching railroad train or railroad track equipment is plainly
visible and is in hazardous proximity to such crossing.
(5)
A
railroad train or railroad track equipment is approaching so closely
that an immediate hazard is created.
B.
Whenever
a person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing where
the driver is not always required to stop but must slow down, the
person must exercise due care and caution as the existence of a railroad
track across a highway is a warning of danger, and under any of the
circumstances stated in this section, the driver shall slow down within
50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad
and shall not proceed until he or she checks that the tracks are clear
of an approaching train or railroad track equipment.
C.
No person
shall drive any vehicle through, around or under any crossing gate
or barrier at a railroad crossing while such gate or barrier is closed
or is being opened or closed.
D.
The Department,
and local authorities with the approval of the Department, are hereby
authorized to designate particularly dangerous highway grade crossings
of railroads and to erect stop signs thereat. When such stop signs
are erected, the driver of any vehicle shall stop within 50 feet but
not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of such railroad and shall
proceed only upon exercising due care.
E.
At any
railroad grade crossing provided with railroad crossbuck signs, without
automatic, electric, or mechanical signal devices, crossing gates,
or a human flagman giving a signal of the approach or passage of a
train or railroad track equipment, the driver of a vehicle shall,
in obedience to the railroad crossbuck sign, yield the right-of-way
and slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and
shall stop, if required for safety, at a clearly marked stopped line,
or if no stop line, within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from
the nearest rail of the railroad and shall not proceed until he or
she can do so safely. If a driver is involved in a collision at a
railroad crossing or interferes with the movement of a train or railroad
track equipment after driving past the railroad crossbuck sign, the
collision or interference is prima facie evidence of the driver's
failure to yield the right-of-way.
F.
No person
shall, while driving a commercial motor vehicle, fail to negotiate
a railroad-highway grade railroad crossing because of insufficient
undercarriage clearance.
The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such
movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interference
with other traffic. The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same
upon any shoulder or roadway of any controlled-access highway.
No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled-access
or limited controlled-access roadway except at such entrances and
exits as are established by public authority.
The driver of a vehicle on any street or highway, upon meeting
or overtaking, from either direction, any school bus which has stopped
on the highway for the purpose of receiving or discharging any school
children, shall stop the vehicle before reaching such school bus when
there is in operation on the bus a visual signal as required by statute
for operation while the bus is transporting pupils; provided that
the driver of a vehicle upon a street or highway of which the roadways
for traffic moving in opposite directions are separated by a strip
of ground at least four feet wide which is not surface or suitable
for vehicle traffic, or on a controlled-access highway where pedestrians
are not permitted to cross, need not stop his vehicle upon meeting
or passing a school bus which is on the opposite roadway.
A.
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more
closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the
speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon and the condition of the
street.
B.
The driver of any truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle
when traveling upon a street 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. The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to
prevent a truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking
and passing any vehicle or combination of vehicles.[1]
C.
Motor vehicles being driven upon any street outside of a business
or residence district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing
other vehicles, shall be operated so as to allow sufficient space
between each vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any
other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This
provision shall not apply to funeral processions.
A.
Right-of-way.[1]
(1)
Where traffic control signals or pedestrian control signals provided
for in this chapter are not in place or in operation, the driver of
a vehicle shall stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing
the roadway or street within a crosswalk or when the pedestrian is
approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to
be in danger.
(2)
Whenever stop signals or flashing red signals are in place at an
intersection or a marked crosswalk between intersections, the pedestrian
shall have the right-of-way over drivers of vehicles; and at such
marked places, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the
nearest crosswalk and any pedestrian within or entering the crosswalk
at either edge of the roadway shall have the right-of-way over any
vehicle so stopped.
(3)
The driver of a vehicle shall stop before entering any crosswalk
when any vehicle proceeding in the same direction is stopped at such
crosswalk for the purpose of permitting a pedestrian to cross.
(4)
Right-of-way at crosswalks and in school zones. For the purpose of
this subsection, "school" has the meaning ascribed to that term in
625 ILCS 5/11-605.
(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 and when traffic control signals are not in place
or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall stop and yield
the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk
when the pedestrian is upon the half 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)
For the purpose of this subsection, a school day shall begin at 7:00
a.m. and shall conclude at 4:00 p.m.
(c)
This subsection shall not be applicable unless appropriate signs
are posted in accordance with 625 ILCS 5/11-605.
B.
Pedestrians crossing roadway.
(1)
At no place shall the pedestrian cross any roadway other than by
the most direct route to the opposite curbing; and when crossing at
any place other than a crosswalk, he shall yield the right-of-way
to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(2)
No person shall stand or loiter in any roadway other than in a safety
zone, if such act interferes with the lawful movement of traffic.
C.
Signals. At intersections where traffic is directed by a policeman
or by a stop-and-go signal, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian
to cross the roadway other than with released traffic, if such crossing
interferes with the lawful movement of traffic.
D.
Standing on sidewalk. It shall be unlawful for a pedestrian to stand
upon any sidewalk except as near as reasonably possible to the building
line or curbline, if such standing interferes with the use of said
sidewalk by other pedestrians.
E.
Pedestrian crossing.
(1)
Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are
in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a
crosswalk.
(2)
No pedestrian shall cross a roadway other than at a crosswalk in
any business district.
F.
Pedestrians walking along roadways.
(2)
Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and
upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side
of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic, and upon meeting a
vehicle shall step off to the left.
(3)
No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting
a ride from the driver of any vehicle.
It shall be unlawful to permit any vehicle to stand at any time
in any of the following places, except when necessary to avoid conflict
with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a policeman
or traffic control device:
A.
In any intersection.
B.
In a crosswalk.
E.
Within 30 feet of a traffic signal, beacon, or sign on the approaching
side.
F.
Within 20 feet of any intersection or crosswalk.
G.
At any place where the standing of a vehicle will reduce the usable
width of the roadway for moving traffic to less than 18 feet.
H.
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
I.
At any place where the vehicle would block the use of a driveway.
J.
Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad grade crossing.
K.
Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any Fire Department station
and on the side of the street opposite the entrance to any such station
within 75 feet of such entrance when properly sign posted.
L.
On any sidewalk or parkway.
M.
At any place where official signs prohibit parking.
It shall be unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to stand a
passenger vehicle for a period of time longer than is necessary for
the loading or unloading of passengers or property, not to exceed
30 minutes, in any place designated by the City Council as a loading
zone marked as such, or in any of the following designated places:
A.
At any place not to exceed 75 feet along the curb before the entrance
to any hospital or hotel at any time.
B.
At any place not to exceed 75 feet along the curbline before the
entrance to a public building between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except
on a Sunday.
C.
Directly in front of the entrance to any theater at any time that
theater is open.
It shall be unlawful to drive any motor vehicle upon a street
unless such vehicle is equipped with good and sufficient brakes in
good working condition, as required by the Illinois Vehicle Code,
or to operate any vehicle which is so loaded that the operator does
not have ready access to the mechanics operating the brakes of such
vehicles.
A.
Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a good and sufficient
audible signaling device in efficient working condition. Such signaling
device shall be sounded when necessary to give timely warning of the
approach of a vehicle, but such horn or other signaling device shall
not be sounded for any purpose other than as a warning of impending
danger.
It shall be unlawful to operate upon any street any motor vehicle
equipped with any nonskid device so constructed that any rigid or
nonflexible portion thereof comes into contact with the pavement or
roadway.
A.
The maximum width, length and height of any vehicle and its load
shall not exceed the limits expressed in the Illinois Vehicle Code.
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 inches beyond the line of
the fenders on the right side thereof.
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 Vehicle Code 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.
A person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of
any vehicle within this state while:
A.
The alcohol
concentration in the person's blood or breath is 0.08 or more based
on the definition of blood and breath units in 625 ILCS 5/11-501.2;
B.
Under
the influence of alcohol;
C.
Under
the influence of any intoxicating compound or combination of intoxicating
compounds to a degree that renders the person incapable of driving
safely;
D.
Under
the influence of any other drug or combination of drugs to a degree
that renders the person incapable of safely driving;
E.
Under
the combined influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating
compound or compounds to a degree that renders the person incapable
of safely driving; or
F.
There is any amount of a drug, substance, or compound in the person's breath, blood, or urine resulting from the unlawful use or consumption of cannabis listed in the Cannabis Control Act (720 ILCS 550/1 et seq.), a controlled substance listed in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (720 ILCS 570/100 et seq.), an intoxicating compound listed in the Use of Intoxicating Compounds Act (720 ILCS 690/1 et seq.), or methamphetamine as listed in the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act (720 ILCS 646/1 et seq.). Subject to all other requirements and provisions under this section, this Subsection F does not apply to the lawful consumption of cannabis by a qualifying patient licensed under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act (410 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) who is in possession of a valid registry card issued under that Act, unless that person is impaired by the use of cannabis.
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.
B.
If none
of the persons entitled to information pursuant to this section are
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 this section.
A.
It shall be the duty of the police officers of this City to report
to the Police Department thereof:
B.
Citations.
(1)
Whenever a police officer is authorized to arrest a person without
a warrant because of a violation of an ordinance in respect to any
of the following subjects, prohibiting the parking of a vehicle in
a designated area; restricting the length of time a vehicle may be
parked there; said police officer may, in lieu of the filing of a
complaint in court, in the first instance, issue to such alleged violator,
a citation:
(a)
Advising said person that he has violated a specified ordinance;
(b)
Requesting him to make payment in an amount applicable to said
alleged violation as set forth in this section as settlement of said
violation claim; and
(c)
Informing him that upon failure to settle, a complaint will
be filed in the Circuit Court of LaSalle County, charging him with
such violation.
(2)
Pursuant to said citation, the person so accused of said violation
may settle and comprise the violation claim in respect of such ordinance
violation by paying to the City the applicable amount as shown in
the schedule set forth in this section within a period to be specified
in said citation.
(3)
In the event that the person to whom said citation is issued fails
to settle and pay said violation claim within the prescribed time,
the officer is authorized to cause a notice to be served upon said
alleged violator and is authorized to file a complaint and to prosecute
the same in the Circuit Court of LaSalle County.
C.
All persons who are not guilty of the offense indicated may deliver
the citation in person to the Police Department of the City of Mendota
at the Police Station within 48 hours after the date and hour indicated
thereon. Arrangements for hearing will be made by such Police Department.
D.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent the filing of a complaint
in the first instance in the Circuit Court of LaSalle County and the
payment of any fine and costs which shall be determined and established
by the Circuit Court of LaSalle County in the event of trial in the
Circuit Court of LaSalle County.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or ride a bicycle,
tricycle, skateboard, roller skates, roller skis or play vehicle in
any of the following places:
B.
Bicyclists and operators of skateboards, roller skates, roller skis
or play vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to other pedestrians
using public sidewalks, and shall not otherwise endanger or interfere
with pedestrian traffic on those sidewalks.
C.
Violations
and penalties.
(1)
For a first offense, a written warning shall be issued to the offender,
and no fine shall be imposed. If the offender is under the age of
18 years, a parent or guardian of the offender shall be notified and
shall be handed or mailed a copy of the written warning.
(2)
Any person violating the provisions of this section again, after
a written warning, shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than
$25 for each offense.
