Chapter 625 — VEHICLES

(625 ILCS 5/11-704) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-704) Sec. 11-704. When overtaking on the right is permitted. (a) The driver of a vehicle with 3 or more wheels may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: 1. When the vehicle overtaken …

(625 ILCS 5/11-705) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-705) Sec. 11-705. Limitations on overtaking on the left. No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless authorized by the prov…

(625 ILCS 5/11-706) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-706) Sec. 11-706. Further limitations on driving to the left of center of roadway. (a) No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under the following conditions: 1. When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a cu…

(625 ILCS 5/11-707) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-707) Sec. 11-707. No-passing zones. (a) The Department and local authorities are authorized to determine those portions of any highway under their respective jurisdictions where overtaking and passing or driving on the left of the roa…

(625 ILCS 5/11-708) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-708) Sec. 11-708. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands. (a) The Department and local authorities, with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions, may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway or specific …

(625 ILCS 5/11-709) (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 vehicl…

(625 ILCS 5/11-709.1) (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 vio…

(625 ILCS 5/11-709.2) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) 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 Autho…

(625 ILCS 5/11-709.3) 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) (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 con…

(625 ILCS 5/11-711) (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 re…

(625 ILCS 5/11-801) (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 prac…

(625 ILCS 5/11-802) (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) …

(625 ILCS 5/11-803) (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) (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,…

(625 ILCS 5/11-805) (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 …

(625 ILCS 5/11-806) (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 tu…

(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-…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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 proce…

(625 ILCS 5/11-905) (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…

(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 approac…

(625 ILCS 5/11-907) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-907) (Text of Section from P.A. 104-131) 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 visu…

(625 ILCS 5/11-907.1) 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) Sec. 11-907.2. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 102-336, eff. 1-1-22. Repealed internally, eff. 1-1-24.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-907.5) 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 …

(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 hig…

(625 ILCS 5/12-100) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-100) Sec. 12-100. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 83-1473. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)

(625 ILCS 5/12-101) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-101) Sec. 12-101. Scope and effect of equipment requirements. (a) It is unlawful for any person to drive or move or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles…

(625 ILCS 5/12-201) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-201) Sec. 12-201. When lighted lamps are required. (a) When operated upon any highway in this State, every motorcycle shall at all times exhibit at least one lighted lamp, showing a white light visible for at least 500 feet in the dir…

(625 ILCS 5/12-202) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-202) Sec. 12-202. Clearance, identification and side marker lamps. (a) Second division vehicles with a GVWR over 10,000 pounds, the length of which together with any trailer or trailers in tow thereof, is more than 25 feet or the widt…

(625 ILCS 5/12-203) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-203) Sec. 12-203. Lamps on parked vehicles. (a) During the period from sunset to sunrise every motorcycle or motor vehicle which is standing on any highway shall display a parking light on the front and at the rear of the same. Howeve…

(625 ILCS 5/12-204) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-204) Sec. 12-204. Lamp or flag on projecting load. Whenever the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear 4 feet, or more beyond the bed or body of such vehicle there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load, at the time…

(625 ILCS 5/12-205) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-205) Sec. 12-205. Lamps on other vehicles and equipment. Every vehicle, including animal drawn vehicles, referred to in paragraph (b) of Section 12-101, not specifically required by the provisions of this Article to be equipped with l…

(625 ILCS 5/12-205.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-205.1) Sec. 12-205.1. Implements of husbandry or slow-moving vehicles-Display of amber signal lamp. Every animal drawn vehicle, farm tractor, implement of husbandry and special mobile equipment, except when used for road constructio…

(625 ILCS 5/12-207) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-207) Sec. 12-207. Spot lamps and auxiliary driving lamps. (a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed one spot lamp that shall emit a white light without glare and every lighted spot lamp shall be so aimed and used upon a…

(625 ILCS 5/12-208) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-208) Sec. 12-208. Signal lamps and signal devices. (a) Every vehicle other than an antique vehicle displaying an antique plate or an expanded-use antique vehicle displaying expanded-use antique vehicle plates operated in this State sh…

(625 ILCS 5/12-209) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-209) Sec. 12-209. Additional lighting equipment. (a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than 2 side cowl or fender lamps which shall emit an amber or white light without glare. (b) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with n…

(625 ILCS 5/12-210) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-210) Sec. 12-210. Use of head lamps and auxiliary driving lamps. (a) Whenever the driver of any vehicle equipped with an electric driving head lamp, driving head lamps, auxiliary driving lamp or auxiliary driving lamps is within 500 f…

(625 ILCS 5/12-211) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-211) Sec. 12-211. Number of driving lamps required or permitted. (a) At all times specified in Section 12-201, at least 2 lighted driving lamps shall be displayed, one on each side of the front of every motor vehicle other than a moto…

(625 ILCS 5/12-212) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-212) Sec. 12-212. Special restrictions on lamps. (a) No person shall drive or move any vehicle or equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device on the vehicle or equipment displaying a red light visible from directly in front of …

(625 ILCS 5/12-214) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-214) Sec. 12-214. Special lighting equipment on rural mail delivery vehicles. If a rural mail delivery vehicle is equipped with special signal lamps, there shall be displayed to the front 2 such alternately flashing amber lamps locate…

(625 ILCS 5/12-214.1) Sec. 12-214.1. Tow trucks meeting federal motor carrier safety requirements; lighting and signalling equipment. Any tow truck that meets the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations of the United States Department of Transportation, regar…

(625 ILCS 5/12-215) (Text of Section from P.A. 104-81) Sec. 12-215. Oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights on motor vehicles. Except as otherwise provided in this Code: (a) The use of red or white oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights, whether lighted or unlighted, is proh…

(625 ILCS 5/12-215.1) Sec. 12-215.1. Possession of oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights in motor vehicles; police equipment, markings, and other indicia of emergency vehicle authority. (a) A person, except those given exceptions in Section 12-215 or 12-609 of this Code, may …

(625 ILCS 5/12-216) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-216) Sec. 12-216. Operation of oscillating, rotating or flashing lights. Oscillating, rotating or flashing lights located on or within police vehicles in this State shall be lighted whenever a police officer is in pursuit of a violato…

(625 ILCS 5/12-217) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-217) Sec. 12-217. Special lighting equipment for interstate transportation authority. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter, an interstate transportation authority, as defined in this Section, in addition to headlig…

(625 ILCS 5/12-218) Sec. 12-218. Auxiliary accent lighting on motorcycles. (a) A motorcycle registered in this State may be equipped with, and a person operating the motorcycle may use, standard bulb running lights or light-emitting diode (L.E.D.) pods and strips as auxiliary lig…