Illinois Administrative Code

Section 542.300 Criteria for Specific Service Panels a) Number and Order of Freeway Panels 1) Specific service panels and business logo signs may be installed under the standards of Chapter 2J of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highway, 2009 Edition,…

Section 542.400 Criteria for Business Signs a) For those sections of freeway routes where business signs are to be installed, any business establishment meeting the following criteria will be considered for placement of a business sign on a specific service panel. b) General Crit…

Section 542.450 Criteria for RV-friendly Symbol Signs (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 18905, effective October 26, 2011)

Section 542.500 Panel and Sign Design a) Freeway Panel Design 1) At single-exit interchanges, the type of service and the exit number shall be displayed in one line above the business signs in white legend ten inches in height on a blue background. 2) At double-exit interchanges,…

Section 542.600 Application, Fees, and Other Regulations a) Application 1) As a freeway route is scheduled to have business logo signs displayed for the first time, the Department will publish in local newspapers a notice soliciting participation from businesses offering gas, foo…

Section 542.APPENDIX B District Offices and Counties District 1 Bureau of Traffic 201 West Center Court Schaumburg IL 60196-1096 847/705-4411 Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will District 2 Bureau of Operations 819 Depot Avenue Dixon IL 61021-3500 815-284-5395 Boone, Carrol…

Section 542.ILLUSTRATION D Example Where all Panels Cannot be Erected Ahead of the First Advance Guide Sign (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 24 Ill. Reg. 12736, effective September 1, 2000)

Section 543.100 Introduction a) This Part has been developed to regulate the use of tourism attraction signs displayed along various freeways. It establishes standards, specifications, and financial responsibility for a program of placing tourism attraction signs on tourism attra…

Section 543.200 Definitions The following words or phrases, when used in this Part, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section. "Ahead" or "In advance of" – a sign is ahead or in advance of another when it is at a greater distance than the other from the crossroad b…

Section 543.300 Criteria for Tourism Attraction Panels a) Number and Order of Freeway Panels 1) Tourism attraction panels and tourism attraction signs may be installed under the standards of Chapter 2J of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 200…

Section 543.400 Criteria for Tourism Attraction Signs a) Attraction Categories In order to be considered for tourism attraction signs, the attraction must fall under one of the categories listed in subsections (a)(1) through (a)(19) of this Section. Additionally, the attraction, …

Section 543.500 Criteria for RV-friendly Symbol Signs (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 18932, effective November 26, 2011)

Section 543.600 Panel and Sign Design a) Freeway Panel Design 1) The word ATTRACTION and the exit number will be displayed above the tourism attraction signs in white legend ten inches in height on a blue background. 2) Tourism attraction signs may be combined with business logo …

Section 543.700 Application, Fees, and Other Regulations a) Application 1) In order for a tourism attraction to be considered for the program, an application form must be obtained from and, after completion, returned to the: Tourism Attraction Sign Coordinator Illinois Department…

Section 543.APPENDIX A District Offices and Counties District 1 Bureau of Traffic 201 West Center Court Schaumburg IL 60196-1096 847/705-4411 Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will District 2 Bureau of Operations 819 Depot Avenue Dixon IL 61021-3500 815/284-5395 Boone, Carrol…

Section 544.10 Title This Part shall be known as Part 544 of the Illinois Department of Transportation Rules (92 Ill. Adm. Code 544) and was formerly known as Departmental Order 13-3.

Section 544.20 Scope This Part establishes the basis of financial responsibility for the installation, modernization, maintenance, and energy charges of all traffic control signals installed on State-maintained highways regardless of whether they are part of a joint City-State im…

Section 544.30 Traffic Signals a) Signals may be installed only where conditions meet the warrants established in the current State of Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways to be codified as 92 Ill. Adm. Code 546 or supplemental Department po…

Section 544.40 Definitions For purposes of this Part: "Department" means the Department of Transportation, and "State" means the State of Illinois. "Energy Charges" include the costs of supplying electrical energy for the operation of the signals. "Installation" includes the cost…

Section 544.50 Agreements and Permits a) Master Agreement 1) As soon after January 1, 1980, as practicable, the District Engineer will initiate negotiations to develop a revised Master Agreement with those municipalities affected by this Part, which Agreement will establish the p…

Section 544.60 Implementation a) Cost of Installation and Modernization 1) An agreement between the Department and the local agencies will be prepared as outlined in Section 544.50 of this Part. In preparing the agreement, the costs to each agency will be determined on the basis …

Section 544.70 Responsibilities a) The Bureau of Traffic has primary responsibility for the implementation of this Part. b) The District Engineer is responsible for the communication of agreements with local agencies under this Part. Further, he is responsible for the installatio…

Section 547.100 Introduction a) This Part has been developed, in accordance with Section 12-602.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (the Code) [625 ILCS 5/12-602.1], to regulate the use of signs by the Department, municipalities and counties that prohibit excessive engine braking nois…

Section 547.200 Definitions The following words or phrases, when used in this Part, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section. "Department" – the Illinois Department of Transportation, with central offices at 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62764.…

Section 547.300 Criteria for Engine Braking Signs a) A municipality or county may furnish, install and maintain engine braking signs at each end of the section of road or street under its respective jurisdiction where the prohibition applies and may add such additional engine bra…

Section 547.400 Sign Design a) The sign shall be a standard 48" wide x 60" tall on freeways and 30" wide x 36" tall on other streets or roads. It shall contain the words "EXCESSIVE ENGINE BRAKING NOISE PROHIBITED" in black lettering on a retroreflectorized white background and sh…

Section 549.100 Introduction a) This Part has been developed in accordance with the Roadside Memorial Act [605 ILCS 125] to regulate the use, by the Illinois Department of Transportation, of DUI memorial markers, fatal crash memorial markers and associated commemorative plaques a…

Section 549.200 Definitions The following words or phrases, when used in this Part, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section. "Act" – the Roadside Memorial Act [605 ILCS 125]. "Department" – the Illinois Department of Transportation, with central offices at 2300 S…

Section 549.300 Criteria for DUI Memorial Markers, Fatal Crash Memorial Markers, and Commemorative Plaques a) Only a qualified relative of a deceased victim may request a DUI or fatal crash memorial marker of the Department. (See Section 15(a) of the Act) b) The Department shall …

Section 549.400 Design of DUI Memorial Markers, Fatal Crash Memorial Markers, and Commemorative Plaques a) All DUI memorial markers shall be a standard size of 36 inches wide by 24 inches tall with white lettering on a retroreflectorized blue background. Markers erected on or aft…

Section 549.500 Application, Fees and Other Regulations a) Application 1) Qualifying relatives who wish to participate in the program must complete an application form (one for each victim being commemorated) and submit it to the Department. Application forms for the placement of…

Section 549.APPENDIX A District Offices and Counties (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 1081, effective December 29, 2010)

Section 550.10 General Instructions for Securing a Permit For Access Driveways to State Highways a) A permit is required for the construction of any new access driveway or the revision of any existing driveway within the right-of-way along a State highway when the work is to be d…

Section 550.20 Definitions and Objectives a) Definition of Terms "Areas" – An area, either incorporated or unincorporated, is defined as Urban where it has been developed primarily for residential and/or business purposes (Illinois Vehicle Code Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 95½, par.…

Section 550.30 General Requirements a) Conditions and Limitations of Permits 1) Construction of Driveways. A) All work performed on a State highway under the terms of a Highway Permit (Form BT 1045) is subject to the conditions on the permit itself and all accompanying plans, dra…

Section 550.40 Highway Considerations a) Turning Lanes 1) Turning lanes for either right or left turns into a commercial driveway may be necessary for capacity purposes when there are high roadway and/or turning volumes or for safety when the roadway speeds are moderate or high. …

Section 550.50 Driveway Design a) Location 1) A driveway or system of driveways must be located so as to provide: A) The most favorable vision, grade, and alignment conditions for motorists using the proposed driveway and the highway; B) No undue interference with the free and sa…

Section 550.60 Noncommercial Driveway Requirements (Illustrations C and D) a) Width of Drive. All noncommercial driveways shall have a width between the minimum of 12 feet and the maximum of 24 feet. This width shall be measured at right angles to the center line of the driveway.…

Section 550.70 Commercial Driveway Requirements (Illustrations E and F) a) Width of Drive. All commercial driveways shall be limited to a maximum width of 35 feet measured at right angles to the center line of the drive, exclusive of flares. The width may be increased by permissi…

Section 550.80 Industrial-Commercial-Recreational High-Volume Traffic Generator Driveway Requirements (Illustration G) a) This category is for industrial or commercial complexes that generate high-volume traffic, such as shopping centers, office buildings, apartment or residentia…

Section 550.APPENDIX A Highway Permit STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY PERMIT District Serial No. WHEREAS, I(We) , (Name of Applicant) (Mailing Address) , hereinafter termed the Applicant, (City) (State) request permission and authority to do certain work he…

Section 550.ILLUSTRATION B Table of Entrance Layout Requirements NONCOMMERCIAL RURAL NONCOMMERCIAL URBAN COMMERCIAL RURAL COMMERCIAL URBAN INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL-RECREATIONAL HGH-VOLUME TRAFFIC GENERATORS WIDTH OF DRIVE 12' Min. 24' Max. 35' Max. (60' Max. 6' from Edge of Pavement…

Section 556.100 Authority (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 25 Ill. Reg. 16518, effective December 18, 2001)

Section 556.101 References to Rules (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 25 Ill. Reg. 16518, effective December 18, 2001)

Section 556.102 Purpose and Scope (Renumbered) (Source: Renumbered to Section 556.110 at 25 Ill. Reg. 16518, effective December 18, 2001)

Section 556.103 Walking Along a Roadway (Type I hazard) (Renumbered) (Source: Renumbered to Section 556.120 at 25 Ill. Reg. 16518, effective December 18, 2001)

Section 556.104 Walking on a Roadway (Type II hazard) (Renumbered) (Source: Renumbered to Section 556.130 at 25 Ill. Reg. 16518, effective December 18, 2001)

Section 556.105 Crossing a Roadway (Type III hazard) (Renumbered) (Source: Renumbered to Section 556.140 at 25 Ill. Reg. 16518, effective December 18, 2001)

Section 556.106 Crossing Railroad Tracks (Type IV hazard) (Renumbered) (Source: Renumbered to Section 556.150 at 25 Ill. Reg. 16518, effective December 18, 2001)

Section 556.107 Multiple Hazards (Renumbered) (Source: Renumbered to Section 556.160 at 25 Ill. Reg. 16518, effective December 18, 2001)