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625 ILCS 5/11-709
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-709)Sec. 11-709. Driving on roadways laned for traffic. Whenever any roadway has been divided into 2 or more clearly marked  lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others consistent  herewith shall apply.(a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a  single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has  first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.(b) Upon a roadway which is divided into 3 lanes and provides for  two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center  lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the  same direction when such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe  distance, or in preparation for making a left turn or where such center  lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same  direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated  by official traffic control devices.(c) Official traffic control devices may be erected directing specific  traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by  traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the  roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such  device. On multi-lane controlled access  highways with 3 or more lanes in one  direction or on any multi-laned highway with 2 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.(d) Official traffic control devices may be installed prohibiting the  changing of lanes on sections of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey  the directions of every such device.(e) A person is not in violation of this Section if he or she is complying with Section 11-907, 11-907.5, or 11-908.(Source: P.A. 101-173, eff. 1-1-20.)
625 ILCS 5/11-709.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-709.1)Sec. 11-709.1. Driving on the shoulder.(a) Vehicles shall be driven on a roadway, and shall only  be driven on the shoulder for the purpose of stopping or accelerating from  a stop while merging into traffic. It shall be a violation of this Section  if while merging into traffic and while on the shoulder, the vehicle passes  any other vehicle on the roadway adjacent to it.(b) This Section shall not apply to any authorized emergency vehicle, to any authorized transit bus, to any bicycle, to any farm tractor or implement of husbandry,  to any service vehicle while engaged in maintenance of the highway or  related work, or to any authorized vehicle within a designated construction zone.  (Source: P.A. 100-359, eff. 1-1-18.)
625 ILCS 5/11-709.2
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

Sec. 11-709.2. Bus on shoulder program.(a) The use of specifically designated shoulders of roadways by transit buses may be authorized by the Department in cooperation with the Regional Transportation Authority and the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority. The Department shall prescribe by rule which transit buses are authorized to operate on shoulders, as well as times and locations. The Department may erect signage to indicate times and locations of designated shoulder usage.(b) (Blank).(c) (Blank).  (Source: P.A. 98-756, eff. 7-16-14; 98-871, eff. 8-11-14; 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)
625 ILCS 5/11-709.3
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

Sec. 11-709.3. Transit buses on shoulders - toll highways. The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority may allow transit buses to use the shoulders of highways under its jurisdiction.  (Source: P.A. 97-292, eff. 8-11-11; 98-871, eff. 8-11-14.)
625 ILCS 5/11-710
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-710)Sec. 11-710.     Following too closely.     (a)  The driver of  a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely  than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the  speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.(b) The driver of any truck or motor vehicle  drawing another vehicle  when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or  residence district and which is following another truck or  motor vehicle drawing another vehicle shall,  whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that  an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without  danger, except that this shall not prevent a truck or motor  vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing  any vehicle or combination of vehicles.(c) Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside  of a business or residence district in a caravan or  motorcade whether or not towing other vehicles shall be so  operated as to allow sufficient space between each such  vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other  vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger.  This  provision shall not apply to funeral processions.    (Source: P.A. 79-1069.)
625 ILCS 5/11-711
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-711)Sec. 11-711.     Restrictions on use of controlled access highway.(a) No person may drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled access  highway except at entrances and exits established by public authority.(b) The Department with respect to any controlled access highway under  its jurisdiction may prohibit the use of any such highways by pedestrians  (except in authorized areas or facilities), bicycles, farm tractors,  implements of husbandry, funeral processions, and any vehicle unable to  maintain the minimum speed for which the highway is posted, or other  non-motorized traffic or by any person operating a motor driven cycle. The  Department may also prohibit the use of such highway to school buses  picking up and discharging children and mail delivery vehicles picking up  or delivering mail. The Department shall erect and maintain official signs  on the controlled access highway on which such prohibitions are applicable  and when so erected no person may disobey the restrictions stated on such  sign.    (Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
625 ILCS 5/Ch. 11 Art. VIII heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 ARTICLE VIII.      TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING
625 ILCS 5/11-801
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-801)Sec. 11-801.     Required position and method of turning.     (a) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do  so as follows:(1) Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be  made as close as practical to the right-hand curb or edge of the  roadway.(2) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any  intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand  lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of  such vehicle, and after entering the intersection, the left turn shall  be made so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to  traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered.  Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made in that portion of the  intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.(3) The Department and local authorities in their respective  jurisdictions may cause official traffic control devices to be placed  within or adjacent to intersections and thereby require and direct that  a different course from that specified in this Section be traveled by  vehicles turning at an intersection, and when such devices are so placed  no driver of a vehicle shall turn a vehicle at an intersection other  than as directed and required by such devices.(b) Two-way left turn lanes.  Where a special lane for  making left turns by drivers proceeding in  opposite directions has been indicated by official traffic-control devices:(1) A left turn shall not be made from any other lane.(2) A vehicle shall not be driven in the lane except when preparing for  or making a left turn from or into the roadway or when preparing for or  making a U turn when otherwise permitted by law.(c) When a motor vehicle and a mass transit bus are traveling in the  same direction on the same multi-laned highway, street or road, the  operator of the motor vehicle overtaking such bus, which is stopped at an  intersection on the right side of the roadway to receive or discharge  passengers, shall pass to the left of the bus at a safe distance and shall  not turn to the right in front of the bus at that intersection.    (Source: P.A. 85-786.)
625 ILCS 5/11-802
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-802)Sec. 11-802.     Limitations on U turns.     (a) The driver of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as to  proceed in the opposite direction unless such movement can be made in  safety and without interfering with other traffic.(b) No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite  direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a  grade, where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other  vehicle approaching from either direction within 500 feet.    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
625 ILCS 5/11-803
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-803)Sec. 11-803.     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.    (Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
625 ILCS 5/11-804
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-804)Sec. 11-804. When signal required.(a) No person may turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle  is in proper position upon the highway as required in Section 11-801 or  turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway, or otherwise turn a  vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway unless  and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety. No person may  so turn any vehicle without giving an appropriate signal in the manner  hereinafter provided.(b) A signal of intention to turn right or left, change lanes, otherwise turn a vehicle from a direct course, move right or left upon a highway, or when required must be  given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the  vehicle 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 outside a business or residence  district.(c) No person may stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle  without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this  Chapter to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is  opportunity to give such a signal.(d) The electric turn signal device required in Section 12-208 of this  Act must be used and operated as prescribed in subsection (b) of this Section to indicate an intention to turn, change lanes, turn a vehicle from a direct course, move right or left upon a highway, or start  from a parallel parked position. Unless the conditions of subsection (b) of this Section are met, an electric turn signal device required in Section 12-208 shall not be left in the on position and must not be flashed on one side only on  a parked or disabled vehicle or flashed as a courtesy or "do pass" signal  to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear. However, such  signal devices may be flashed simultaneously on both sides of a motor  vehicle to indicate the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring  unusual care in approaching, overtaking and passing.  (Source: P.A. 102-508, eff. 8-20-21.)
625 ILCS 5/11-805
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-805)Sec. 11-805.     Signal by hand or arm or signal device.     Any stop or turn signal when required herein shall be given  either by means of the hand and arm or by an electric turn  signal device conforming to the requirements provided in  Section 12-208 of this Act.    (Source: P.A. 79-1069.)
625 ILCS 5/11-806
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-806)Sec. 11-806. Method of giving hand and arm signals.        All signals herein required given by hand and arm shall be given from  the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and such signals shall  indicate as follows:1.  Left turn - Hand and arm extended horizontally.2.  Right turn - Hand and arm extended upward, except     that a person operating a bicycle may extend the right hand and arm horizontally and to the right side of the bicycle.3.  Stop or decrease of speed - Hand and arm extended     downward.      (Source: P.A. 95-231, eff. 1-1-08.)
625 ILCS 5/Ch. 11 Art. IX heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 ARTICLE IX.      RIGHT-OF-WAY
625 ILCS 5/11-901
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (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
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (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
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (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
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (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
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (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
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-905)Sec. 11-905. Merging traffic. Notwithstanding the right-of-way provision  in Section 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. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)
625 ILCS 5/11-906
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 (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 5/11-907.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

Sec. 11-907.1. (Repealed).  (Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21. Repealed internally, eff. 1-1-22.)
625 ILCS 5/11-907.2
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2024)Sec. 11-907.2. Move Over Early Warning Task Force.(a) The Move Over Early Warning Task Force is created to study the issue of violations of Sections 11-907, 11-907.5, and 11-908 with attention to the causes of violations and ways to protect law enforcement and emergency responders.(b) The Move Over Early Warning Task Force shall study new technologies and early warning systems in cellular phones and vehicles that alert the public to the presence of first responders and road safety hazards.(c) The membership of the Task Force shall consist of the following members:(1)  the Director of State Police or his or her     designee, who shall serve as chair;(2) the Secretary of State or his or her designee;(3) the Secretary of Transportation or his or her     designee;(4) the Illinois Commerce Commission Chair or his or     her designee;(5) the Statewide 911 Administrator;(6) the Director of the Illinois Toll Highway     Authority or his or her designee;(7) the President of the Illinois Association of     Chiefs of Police or his or her designee;(8) the President of the Illinois Sheriffs'     Association or his or her designee;(9) the President of the Associated Fire Fighters of     Illinois or his or her designee;(10) the following persons appointed by the Governor:(A)  one representative of a statewide trucking         association;(B)  one representative of a Chicago area motor         club;(C) one incumbent local exchange carrier; and(D) two representatives from a large wireless         carrier.(d) The members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation and may meet remotely via telephone or live video conference platforms.(e) The Task Force shall meet and present its report and recommendations, including legislative recommendations, if any, on how to better enforce the provisions described in subsection (a) and use 21st-century driver communication technology to prevent fatalities and injuries on Illinois roadways, to the General Assembly no later than January 1, 2023.(f) The Illinois State Police shall provide administrative support to the Task Force as needed.(g) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2024.  (Source: P.A. 102-336, eff. 1-1-22.)
625 ILCS 5/11-907.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

Sec. 11-907.5. Approaching disabled vehicles.(a) Upon approaching a disabled vehicle with lighted hazard lights on a highway having at least 4 lanes, of which at least 2 are proceeding in the same direction, a driver of a 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 disabled vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions; or(2) if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe     proceeding with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions and leaving a safe distance until safely past the stationary vehicles.(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this Section commits a petty offense.   (Source: P.A. 101-173, eff. 1-1-20.)
625 ILCS 5/Ch. 11 Art. X heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 11 - Rules Of The Road

 ARTICLE X.      PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES