Article IX - Right-Of-Way - Illinois Statutes

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Article IX - Right-Of-Way

(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 11 Art. IX heading)ARTICLE IX. RIGHT‑OF‑WAY

    (625 ILCS 5/11‑901) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑901)
    Sec. 11‑901. Vehicles approaching or entering intersection.

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

(b) The right‑of‑way rule declared in paragraph (a) of this Section is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this Chapter.

(Source: P.A. 76‑1739.)

(625 ILCS 5/11‑901.01) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑901.01)
Sec. 11‑901.01. Vehicles approaching or entering a "T" intersection.

 The driver of a vehicle approaching the intersection of a highway from a highway which terminates at the intersection, not otherwise regulated by this Act or controlled by traffic control signs or signals, shall stop, yield, and grant the privilege of immediate use of the intersection to another vehicle which has entered the intersection from the non‑terminating highway or is approaching the intersection on the non‑terminating highway in such proximity as to constitute a hazard and after stopping may proceed when the driver may safely enter the intersection without interference or collision with the traffic using the non‑terminating highway.

(Source: P.A. 81‑860.)

    (625 ILCS 5/11‑902) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑902)
    Sec. 11‑902. Vehicle turning left.

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

(Source: P.A. 76‑1586.)

    (625 ILCS 5/11‑903) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑903)
    Sec. 11‑903. Vehicles entering stop crosswalk.

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

(Source: P.A. 76‑1586.)

    (625 ILCS 5/11‑904) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑904)
    Sec. 11‑904. Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.

(a) Preferential right‑of‑way at an intersection may be indicated by stop or yield signs as authorized in Section 11‑302 of this Chapter.

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

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

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

(Source: P.A. 76‑1739.)

(625 ILCS 5/11‑905) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑905)
Sec. 11‑905. Merging traffic.

Not withstanding the right of way provision in Sec. 11‑901 of this Act, 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.

(Source: P.A. 81‑860.)

    (625 ILCS 5/11‑906) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑906)
    Sec. 11‑906. Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway.

The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from an alley, building, private road or driveway shall yield the right‑of‑way to all vehicles approaching on the highway to be entered.

(Source: P. A. 76‑1739.)

    (625 ILCS 5/11‑907)(from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑907)
    Sec. 11‑907. Operation of vehicles and streetcars on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.

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

(1) the driver of every other vehicle shall yield

the right‑of‑way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right‑hand edge or curb of the highway clear of any intersection and shall, if necessary to permit the safe passage of the emergency vehicle, stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by a police officer and

(2) the operator of every streetcar shall

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

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

(c) Upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, when the authorized emergency vehicle is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing red, red and white, blue, or red and blue lights or amber or yellow warning lights, a person who drives an approaching vehicle shall:

(1) proceeding with due caution, yield the

right‑of‑way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, if on a highway having at least 4 lanes with not less than 2 lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or

(2) proceeding with due caution, reduce the speed of

the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe.

As used in this subsection (c), "authorized emergency vehicle" includes any vehicle authorized by law to be equipped with oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights under Section 12‑215 of this Code, while the owner or operator of the vehicle is engaged in his or her official duties.

(d) A person who violates subsection (c) of this Section commits a business offense punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $10,000. It is a factor in aggravation if the person committed the offense while in violation of Section 11‑501 of this Code. Imposition of the penalties authorized by this subsection (d) for a violation of subsection (c) of this Section that results in the death of another person does not preclude imposition of appropriate additional civil or criminal penalties.

(e) If a violation of subsection (c) of this Section results in damage to the property of another person, in addition to any other penalty imposed, the person's driving privileges shall be suspended for a fixed period of not less than 90 days and not more than one year.

(f) If a violation of subsection (c) of this Section results in injury to another person, in addition to any other penalty imposed, the person's driving privileges shall be suspended for a fixed period of not less than 180 days and not more than 2 years.

(g) If a violation of subsection (c) of this Section results in the death of another person, in addition to any other penalty imposed, the person's driving privileges shall be suspended for 2 years.

(h) The Secretary of State shall, upon receiving a record of a judgment entered against a person under subsection (c) of this Section:

(1) suspend the person's driving privileges for the

mandatory period; or

(2) extend the period of an existing suspension by

the appropriate mandatory period.

(Source: P.A. 95‑884, eff. 1‑1‑09.)

    (625 ILCS 5/11‑908) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑908)
    Sec. 11‑908. Vehicle approaching or entering a highway construction or maintenance area or zone.

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

(a‑1) Upon entering a construction or maintenance zone when workers are present, a person who drives a vehicle shall:
(1) proceeding with due caution, make a lane change

into a lane not adjacent to that of the workers present, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, if on a highway having at least 4 lanes with not less than 2 lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or