Article X - Pedestrians' Rights And Duties
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 11 Art. X heading) ARTICLE X. PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1001) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1001)
Sec. 11‑1001. Pedestrian obedience to traffic control devices and traffic regulations.
(a) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device specifically applicable to him, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b) Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic and pedestrian control signals provided in Sections 11‑306 and 11‑307 of this Chapter, but at all other places pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this Article.
(Source: P. A. 76‑1734.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1002) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1002)
Sec. 11‑1002. Pedestrians' right‑of‑way at crosswalks.
(a) 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) No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a moving vehicle which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(c) Paragraph (a) shall not apply under the condition stated in Section 11‑1003(b).
(d) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.
(e) Whenever stop signs or flashing red signals are in place at an intersection or at a plainly marked crosswalk between intersections, drivers shall yield right‑of‑way to pedestrians as set forth in Section 11‑904 of this Chapter.
(Source: P.A. 96‑1165, eff. 7‑22‑10.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1002.5)
Sec. 11‑1002.5. Pedestrians' right‑of‑way at crosswalks; school zones.
(a) For the purpose of this Section, "school" has the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 11‑605.
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.
For the purpose of this Section, a school day shall begin at seven ante meridian and shall conclude at four post meridian.
This Section shall not be applicable unless appropriate signs are posted in accordance with Section 11‑605.
(b) A first violation of this Section is a petty offense with a minimum fine of $150. A second or subsequent violation of this Section is a petty offense with a minimum fine of $300.
(c) When a fine for a violation of subsection (a) is $150 or greater, the person who violates subsection (a) shall be charged an additional $50 to be paid to the unit school district where the violation occurred for school safety purposes. If the violation occurred in a dual school district, $25 of the surcharge shall be paid to the elementary school district for school safety purposes and $25 of the surcharge shall be paid to the high school district for school safety purposes. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the entire $50 surcharge shall be paid to the appropriate school district or districts.
For purposes of this subsection (c), "school safety purposes" has the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 11‑605.
(Source: P.A. 95‑302, eff. 1‑1‑08; 96‑1165, eff. 7‑22‑10.)|
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1003) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1003)
Sec. 11‑1003. Crossing at other than crosswalks.
(a) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right‑of‑way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(b) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right‑of‑way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(c) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic‑control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.
(d) No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic‑control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic‑control devices pertaining to such crossing movements.
(e) Pedestrians with disabilities may cross a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk where the intersection is physically inaccessible to them but they shall yield the right‑of‑way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(Source: P.A. 88‑685, eff. 1‑24‑95.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1003.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1003.1)
Sec. 11‑1003.1. Drivers to exercise due care. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code or the provisions of any local ordinance, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian, or any person operating a bicycle or other device propelled by human power and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused, incapacitated or intoxicated person.
(Source: P.A. 82‑132.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1004) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1004)
Sec. 11‑1004. Pedestrian with disabilities; right‑of‑way. The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right‑of‑way to any pedestrian with clearly visible disabilities.
(Source: P.A. 88‑685, eff. 1‑24‑95.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1004.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1004.1)
Sec. 11‑1004.1. Motorized wheelchairs. Every person operating a motorized wheelchair upon a sidewalk or roadway shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to a pedestrian.
(Source: P.A. 84‑672.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1005) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1005)
Sec. 11‑1005. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks.
Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.
(Source: P.A. 76‑1586.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1005.1)
Sec. 11‑1005.1. Electric personal assistive mobility devices. Every person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device upon a sidewalk or roadway has all the rights and is subject to all the duties applicable to a pedestrian. Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to limit or preempt the authority of any home rule or non‑home rule unit of local government from regulating or prohibiting the use of electric personal assistive mobility devices.
(Source: P.A. 92‑868, eff. 6‑1‑03.)
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1006) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1006)
Sec. 11‑1006. Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
(a) No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any vehicle.
(b) No person shall stand on a highway for the purpose of soliciting employment or business from the occupant of any vehicle.
(c) No person shall stand on a highway for the purpose of soliciting contributions from the occupant of any vehicle except within a municipality when expressly permitted by municipal ordinance. The local municipality, city, village, or other local governmental entity in which the solicitation takes place shall determine by ordinance where and when solicitations may take place based on the safety of the solicitors and the safety of motorists. The decision shall also take into account the orderly flow of traffic and may not allow interference with the operation of official traffic control devices. The soliciting agency shall be:
1. registered with the Attorney General as a |
| charitable organization as provided by "An Act to regulate solicitation and collection of funds for charitable purposes, providing for violations thereof, and making an appropriation therefor", approved July 26, 1963, as amended; | |
2. engaged in a Statewide fund raising activity; and
3. liable for any injuries to any person or property |
| during the solicitation which is causally related to an act of ordinary negligence of the soliciting agent. | |
Any person engaged in the act of solicitation shall be 16 years of age or more and shall be wearing a high visibility vest.
(d) No person shall stand on or in the proximity of a highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a highway.
(e) Every person who is convicted of a violation of this Section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 88‑589, eff. 8‑14‑94.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1007) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1007)
Sec. 11‑1007. Pedestrians walking on highways. (a) Where a sidewalk is provided and its use is practicable, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.
(b) Where a sidewalk is not available, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk only on a shoulder, as far as practicable from the edge of the roadway.
(c) Where neither a sidewalk nor a shoulder is available, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk as near as practicable to an outside edge of a roadway, and, if on a two‑way roadway, shall walk only on the left side of the roadway.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, any pedestrian upon a roadway shall yield the right‑of‑way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(Source: P.A. 79‑857.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1008) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1008)
Sec. 11‑1008. Right‑of‑way on sidewalks. The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right‑of‑way to any pedestrian on a sidewalk.
(Source: P.A. 79‑857.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1009) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1009)
Sec. 11‑1009. Pedestrians yield to authorized emergency vehicles. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal and visual signals meeting the requirements of Section 12‑217 of this Chapter, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, every pedestrian shall yield the right‑of‑way to the authorized emergency vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 79‑857.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1010) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1010)
Sec. 11‑1010. Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs. A pedestrian who is under the influence of alcohol or any drug to a degree which renders himself a hazard shall not walk or be upon a highway except on a sidewalk.
(Source: P.A. 79‑857.) |
(625 ILCS 5/11‑1011) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑1011)
Sec. 11‑1011. Bridge and railroad signals.
(a) No pedestrian shall enter or remain upon any bridge or approach thereto beyond the bridge signal, gate, or barrier after a bridge operation signal indication has been given.
(b) No pedestrian shall pass through, around, over, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.
(c) No pedestrian shall enter, remain upon or traverse over a railroad grade crossing or pedestrian walkway crossing a railroad track when an audible bell or clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device is operational giving warning of the presence, approach, passage, or departure of a railroad train or railroad track equipment.
(d) A violation of any part of this Section is a petty offense for which a $250 fine shall be imposed for a first violation, and a $500 fine shall be imposed for a second or subsequent violation. The court may impose 25 hours of community service in place of the $250 fine for a first violation.
(e) Local authorities shall impose fines as established in subsection (d) for pedestrians who fail to obey signals indicating the presence, approach, passage, or departure of a train or railroad track equipment.
(Source: P.A. 96‑1244, eff. 1‑1‑11.) |