Alsip § 19.24 Traffic & Vehicles Section Riding bicycles on sidewalks prohibited in business districts This ordinance prohibits riding bicycles on sidewalks within the designated business districts of Alsip. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.25 Traffic & Vehicles Section Trucks prohibited on certain streets This section prohibits trucks on designated streets unless making a delivery, and even then, only for one block. The prohibition must be indicated by official signage. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.26 Traffic & Vehicles Section Authority to prohibit "U" turns; violation when established This section grants the Village of Alsip the authority to prohibit U-turns on any street through an ordinance and makes it illegal for vehicle operators to make U-turns where they are prohibited. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.27 Traffic & Vehicles Section Authority to prohibit left turns; violations when established This section grants the village the authority to prohibit left turns on any street through an ordinance. It makes it illegal for any motor vehicle operator to make a left turn where such turns are prohibited. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.28 Traffic & Vehicles Section Authority to designate stop intersections; duty of driver to stop; erection of signs This section grants the mayor and board of trustees the authority to control traffic flow by requiring vehicles to stop at intersections. It mandates the erection of stop signs and makes it unlawful to proceed without a full stop. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.29 Traffic & Vehicles Section Authority to establish load limits on specific streets; violation prohibited; exception This section grants the mayor and board of trustees the authority to establish load limits on specific streets, prohibiting vehicles exceeding 12,000 pounds per axle. It also makes it unlawful to operate a vehicle exceeding posted weight limits on designated streets, with an exception for deliveries or pick-ups requiring minimal travel on those streets. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.30 Traffic & Vehicles Section Weight restrictions generally This section prohibits driving vehicles on Alsip streets if their weight, including load, exceeds state traffic law limits for improved highways or if the weight distribution violates such law. It also prohibits exceeding special weight limits established in section 19-29. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.31 Traffic & Vehicles Section Authority to designate one-way streets; driving other than designated direction prohibited This section grants the mayor and board of trustees of Alsip the authority to designate one-way streets and alleys. It makes it illegal for any person to drive a vehicle in a direction contrary to the designated one-way signage. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.32 Traffic & Vehicles Section Driver and passenger required to use safety belts This section mandates that drivers and passengers in motor vehicles operated in Alsip must wear a fastened seat belt, with specific provisions for child safety seats. It also outlines various exceptions to this requirement. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.33 Traffic & Vehicles Section Use of electronic communication devices while driving This section prohibits drivers in Alsip from using electronic communication devices, defining "using" to include various activities like talking on the phone or texting. It specifies penalties for violations, with higher fines for accidents, and lists exceptions for law enforcement and emergency personnel. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.34 Traffic & Vehicles Section Unscheduled bus stops This section of Alsip's municipal ordinance defines terms related to bus operations and establishes a permit requirement for unscheduled bus stops. It mandates that buses not operating on a regularly scheduled service must obtain written approval from the chief of police at least five days in advance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.1 Traffic & Vehicles Section Applicability View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.2 Traffic & Vehicles Section Marking, Use Of Traffic Lanes This ordinance authorizes the roads and bridges committee to mark traffic lanes and establishes rules for vehicles operating within marked lanes, including lane discipline, use of the center lane, and adherence to directional signage. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.3 Traffic & Vehicles Section Decrease Of State Law Maximum Speed This ordinance section establishes a prima facie speed limit of 25 miles per hour on designated streets within Barrington Hills, overriding the state maximum speed limit where it is deemed unsafe. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.4 Traffic & Vehicles Section Authority To Place, Obedience To Turning Markers This section authorizes the Barrington Hills village board of trustees to install and maintain turning markers at specific intersections and prohibits drivers from disobeying these markers. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.5 Traffic & Vehicles Section Through, Stop, One-Way Streets View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.5.1 Traffic & Vehicles Section Through Street This section of the Barrington Hills ordinance outlines the process for designating through streets and mandates the placement of stop signs at intersections with through streets unless traffic signals are present, with specific provisions for intersections involving two through streets or a through street and a heavy traffic street. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.5.2 Traffic & Vehicles Section Stop Streets This ordinance section details the specific locations where stop signs are to be installed and maintained. The roads and bridges committee is responsible for overseeing these installations. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.5.3 Traffic & Vehicles Section One-Way Streets This section authorizes the Roads and Bridges Committee to designate one-way streets, requiring appropriate signage. It also stipulates that vehicles must travel in the designated direction on one-way streets and to the right of rotary traffic islands. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.6 Traffic & Vehicles Section Vehicle Length And Weight Regulations View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.6.1 Traffic & Vehicles Section Exceptions To Length Regulations This section exempts specific types of vehicles and their loads from general length regulations. Exemptions include agricultural implements, vehicles transporting farm products, emergency utility repair vehicles, and those involved in snow removal, garbage disposal, or operating under an overweight permit. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.6.2 Traffic & Vehicles Section Axle Loads And Maximum Weights This section establishes maximum weight limits for vehicles and combinations of vehicles operating on roads within Barrington Hills, with specific exemptions for certain agricultural, utility, and emergency vehicles. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.6.3 Traffic & Vehicles Section Temporary Prohibition Of Certain Classes Of Vehicles This section prohibits operation of commercial vehicles over 20,000 pounds on roads that would be seriously damaged by them due to climatic conditions. It outlines exceptions to this prohibition and the process for designating affected roads, with a maximum prohibition period of 90 days per year. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.6.4 Traffic & Vehicles Section Overweight Permits; Fees This section requires a permit for any vehicle exceeding weight limitations on Village roads, with specific application and issuance procedures. Fees are determined based on building/site development permits or overweight permit applications, with an additional online convenience fee. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.2.7 Traffic & Vehicles Section Prohibition Of Through Traffic On Village Highways This section prohibits through truck and commercial vehicle traffic exceeding 12,000 pounds gross weight on village-maintained roads. It requires proper signage to be posted for the prohibition to be effective. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Bellwood § 71.020 Traffic & Vehicles Section Required Position And Method Of Turning At Intersections This section outlines the required positions and methods for drivers making turns at intersections, specifying how to approach and execute right and left turns. It also addresses the use of dedicated two-way left turn lanes. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 71.021 Traffic & Vehicles Section Limitations On U-Turns This section prohibits U-turns unless they can be made safely and without interfering with other traffic. It specifically forbids U-turns on curves or near the crest of a grade where visibility is limited to less than 500 feet in either direction. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 71.022 Traffic & Vehicles Section Starting Parked Vehicle This section prohibits a person from starting a vehicle that is stopped, standing, or parked unless the movement can be made safely. It ensures that drivers consider their surroundings before initiating vehicle movement. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 71.023 Traffic & Vehicles Section When Signal Required This section outlines the requirements for signaling vehicle turns and speed changes in Bellwood. It specifies when a signal must be given, the duration of the signal, and prohibits the misuse of signal devices. View in Bellwood’s full code →