IVC Code
Driver
Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle
Cancellation of a Driver's License
may cancel a driver's license for errors or for other reasons. Generally, a person may obtain another license unless the cancellation pertained to the requirements of graduated licensing (5/6-107), withdrawal of consent or school attendance (5/6-108), or other administrative requirements
Antique Vehicle
-A motor vehicle or a bonafide replica,more than 25 years old; Driven on highways only for these purposes: Going to and returning from antique auto show or exhibition, or for servicing or demonstration. A fire-fighting vehicle; 20+ years old; Not used as fire-fighting equipment but only for exhibition or demonstration
components: age and use
Autocycle
3-wheel motor vehicle, Has a steering wheel and seating, Does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride it.
Crosswalk
Portion of roadway at intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings.There are two parts to the crosswalk definition. The first is an area enclosed within two distinctively painted lines crossing a roadway. The second is at an intersection where the crosswalk is an extension of a sidewalk that may or may not include painted lines or, when a sidewalk is not present, an extension of the curb lines.
Local Authorities
These are entities of city or county government empowered to pass traffic laws at the local level, commonly referred to as "local ordinances
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ILCS
Illinois Compiled Status
Authorized Emergency Vehicle
Local authorities (i.e., municipalities, public service corporations) designate which of their vehicles are to be considered Authorized Emergency Vehicles. § Many different kinds: Police, fire, Hazardous Material, county rescue team, ambulances, Emergency Management Agency, State Fire Marshal, Department of Public Health, municipal or county emergency services or disaster agency
Motorcycle
Every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than 3 wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor. These motor vehicles have two or three wheels and a "seat or saddle" but exclude tractors often used in farming.
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 vehicular travel or located on public school property.
A highway is generally the entire road, including the shoulders and berm. This is the main distinction between a highway and a "roadway".
Official Traffic Control Devices
All signs, signals, markings, and devices which conform with the State Manual and not inconsistent with this Act placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic
Owner
A person who holds legal title of a vehicle, or in the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee, or in the event a mortgagor of such vehicle is entitled to possession, then such conditional vendee or lessee or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this Code.
Motor Vehicle
Includes self-propelled vehicles & vehicles propelled by overhead electrical trolley wires that are not on rails. o Excludes vehicles moved solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, low-speed electric bicycles, and low-speed gas bicycles.
Motor Driven Cycle
Every motorcycle and every motor scooter with less than 150 cubic centimeter piston displacement including motorized pedal cycles.
Ex: Motor Scooters
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
Merging Traffic
Not withstanding the Right of Way provision in 11-901, at an intersection where traffic lanes are provided for merging traffic, the driver of each vehicle on the converging roadways is required to adjust his vehicular speed and lateral position so as to avoid a collision with another vehicle. In merging lanes, BOTH drivers in the vehicles in each of the lanes of traffic must make speed and position adjustments to avoid a collision.
Operator
Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of any device or vehicle whether motorized or propelled by human power
1st Division Motor Vehicle
First Division: Motor Vehicle designed to carry up to 10 persons
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MCC
Municipal Code of Chicago
Intersection
First, an intersection is generally where two different streets "intersect." § Second, when two separate roads intersect another road (see the below example) and more than 40 feet separate the two roads, each is considered a separate intersection. § Third, the presence of an alleyway entering into a highway is NOT an intersection
Operate
To ride in or on, other than as a passenger, use or control in any manner the operation of any device or vehicle whether motorized or propelled by human power.This is similar to "driver" but includes devices or vehicles that are motorized or powered by humans. It does not include passengers.
Probationary License to Drive
A conditional license granting full driving privileges during a period of suspension. This license enables a person to legally drive a vehicle when his/her license is suspended. In many instances, probationary
Electric personal assistive mobility device
A self-balancing 2 non-tandem wheeled device designed to transport only one person with an electric propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to 15 miles per hour or less.
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Why traffic enforcement?
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 or more separate roadways the term "roadway" as used herein shall refer to any such roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively. Similar to a highway, but DOES NOT include the shoulder or berm
Passenger Car
A motor vehicle of the First Division including a multipurpose passenger vehicle that is designed for carrying not more than 10 persons. This is a First Division motor vehicle designed to carry not more than 10 people.
Revocation of Driver's License
The termination by formal action of the Secretary of a person's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on the public highways, which termination shall not be subject to renewal or restoration except that an application for a new license may be presented and acted upon by the Secretary after the expiration of at least one year after the date of revocation. This is when the Secretary of State terminates a person's license. Generally, the person may not apply for another license until a year has passed since the revocation.
Vehicle
Includes 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 Section 3-101(d) of this Code, o Excludes devices moved by human power, devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks and snowmobiles. For the purposes of this Code, a device is considered to be a vehicle until such time it either comes within the definition of a junk vehicle or a junking certificate is issued for it. o For this Code, vehicles are divided into 2 divisions:
shoulder
That portion of the highway adjacent to the roadway for accommodating stopped vehicles or for emergency use.
Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection
This is one of the most important definitions in this module and is often the basis for the "at fault" determination in many collisions. § First, a driver must stop at one of three locations at a stop sign-controlled intersection: before the stop line if there is one, before the nearest crosswalk marking, or at the point nearest to the intersection with an optimal view of the intersecting street. These may not apply if an officer or traffic control signal is directing the driver to proceed. § Second, the stopped vehicle must yield the right of way to a vehicle in the intersection or one that is about to enter the intersection (typically after having stopped). In either event, the stopped vehicle must not proceed until it is safe to do so. § Third, the same requirement exists when a yield sign is present. The main difference is the driver is not required to stop unless safety requires a stop.
Suspension of Driver's License
The temporary withdrawal by formal action of the Secretary of a person's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on the public highways, for a period specifically designated by the Secretary. • Important Points: o This is a temporary withdrawal of a person's privilege to drive by the Secretary of State, meaning it is not permanent and the privilege is generally reinstated after a specified amount of time. • Example: A John Doe may have his license suspended for 60 days. After 60 days, the license will again become valid. However, John may have to pay a reinstatement fee to the SOS for this.
2nd Division Motor Vehicle
Second Division: Motor Vehicles Designed to carry more than 10 persons, Designed or used for living quarters, Designed for pulling or carrying freight, cargo or implements of husbandry, and Motor Vehicles of the First Division remodeled for use and used as motor vehicles of the Second Division.
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. • Important Points: o This is the area between the road and the property line(s) of the adjacent property that could be used for pedestrian traffic. Note: The sidewalk does not have to be improved or paved
Home Rule
Local municipalities can legislate their own ordinances and penalties for these violations.
The Illinois Compiled Statutes is divided.
Chapters, Acts, Chapters, Articles, Sections.
Stop sign
When required, means complete cessation from movement. • Important Points: This means the "cessation" of all movement. While this seems simple, it is often the foundation for failing to stop at a stop sign/light. “Stepping on the brakes” does not equate to “stopping.” • Example: If a vehicle makes a "rolling stop" at a stop sign, but does not cease all forward movement, the vehicle did not stop
Street
The entire width between boundary lines of every way publicly maintained, when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. • Important Points: o This is similar to a roadway and INCLUDES the area between the boundary lines of a road. • Example: Consider a residential side street; the “street” runs from curb to curb