(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. (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
(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
(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.
(a‑2) A person who violates subsection (a‑1) of this
Section commits a business
offense punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not 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. (a‑3) If a violation of subsection (a‑1) 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. (a‑4) If a violation of subsection (a‑1) 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. (a‑5) If a violation of subsection (a‑1) 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. (a‑6) The Secretary of State shall, upon receiving a record of a judgment
entered against a person under subsection (a‑1) 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.
(b) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any
authorized vehicle obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway
whenever the vehicle engaged in construction or maintenance work
displays flashing lights as provided in Section 12‑215 of this Act. (c) The driver of a vehicle shall stop if signaled to do so by a
flagger or a traffic control signal and remain in such position until
signaled to proceed. If a driver of a vehicle fails to stop when signaled
to do so by a flagger, the flagger is authorized to report such offense to
the State's Attorney or authorized prosecutor.
The penalties imposed for a violation of this subsection (c) shall be in
addition to any penalties imposed for a violation of subsection (a‑1). (Source: P.A. 92‑872, eff. 6‑1‑03; 93‑705, eff. 7‑9‑04.)
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