Alsip § 19.13 Traffic & Vehicles Section Obstruction of crossings by railroads This ordinance prohibits railroad corporations and their employees from obstructing public travel at railroad-highway grade crossings for more than ten minutes, with exceptions for uncontrollable circumstances. Violations are classified as Class A ordinance violations. View in Alsip’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 18.306 Traffic & Vehicles Section Obstructing Grade Crossings This ordinance prohibits railroad trains from blocking street traffic in Arlington Heights for more than five minutes. It applies to train operators and personnel responsible for train operation. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Bartlett § 3.16.8 Business & Licensing Section Railroad Sidings This section requires that railroad sidings serving mining operations be clearly marked. Additionally, warning bells or signals must be installed at any point where these sidings cross public roads. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 6.15.316.3.1 Traffic & Vehicles Section Heavy Vehicles Crossing Railroad Crossing At Prospect This ordinance prohibits school buses, trucks requiring a class F or higher license plate, or vehicles over 12,000 pounds gross weight from crossing the railroad at Prospect Avenue. Exceptions are made for emergency vehicles and specific municipal or utility maintenance vehicles. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 8.4.12 Buildings & Construction Section Railroad Crossings This ordinance requires vehicles transporting explosives or flammable liquids to come to a complete stop between ten and fifty feet before crossing any railroad track. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Batavia § 6.5.21 Traffic & Vehicles Section Railroad Trains Blocking Streets Prohibited This ordinance prohibits railroad trains from blocking street travel for longer than ten minutes, with an exception for trains in motion other than those engaged in switching operations. View in Batavia’s full code →
Bellwood § 71.080 Traffic & Vehicles Section Obedience To Signal Indicating Approach Of Train Or Railroad Track Equipment This section mandates drivers to stop between 15 and 50 feet from a railroad crossing under specific hazardous conditions, such as visible signals, lowered gates, approaching trains, or the presence of railroad track equipment. It also requires drivers to slow down and check for clearance when an immediate hazard is present. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 71.081 Traffic & Vehicles Section Certain Vehicles Must Stop At All Railroad Grade Crossings This section mandates that specific types of vehicles, including those carrying passengers for hire, school buses, commercial motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire, and vehicles transporting placarded hazardous materials, must stop before crossing railroad tracks at grade. Drivers must listen and look for trains and proceed only when safe, and school bus drivers have additional requirements for turning off noise accessories and opening doors/windows. The requirement to stop does not apply at crossings controlled by police, functioning traffic signals allowing passage, streetcar crossings in business/residence districts, or designated abandoned industrial/spur tracks. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 71.083 Traffic & Vehicles Section Stop When Traffic Obstructed This section prohibits drivers from entering an intersection, marked crosswalk, or railroad grade crossing if there isn't enough space on the other side to avoid obstructing traffic, pedestrians, or trains. This rule applies regardless of any traffic signal indications. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 74.12 Traffic & Vehicles Section Bridge And Railroad Signals This section prohibits pedestrians from entering or remaining on bridges or at railroad crossings after signals indicate an operation or while gates are closed or moving. It aims to prevent pedestrian access to hazardous areas during bridge or train movements. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bensenville § 5.1.5 Traffic & Vehicles Section Railroad Crossing Stops This section mandates that drivers must stop their vehicles when approaching railroad grade crossings if visual or audible signals indicate an approaching train, or if a crossing gate is lowered or a flagman signals. Drivers are prohibited from proceeding until the signal ceases and must not drive around lowered gates. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Berwyn § 440.04 Zoning & Land Use Section Obstructions At Railroad Grade Crossings This ordinance prohibits railroad corporations and employees from obstructing public travel at railroad grade crossings for more than ten minutes, with exceptions for uncontrollable circumstances. It also provides an exemption for employees acting under the railroad's orders. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Berwyn § 440.99 Zoning & Land Use Section Penalty This section outlines penalties for obstructions at railroad grade crossings in Berwyn. It establishes a tiered fine structure for rail carriers based on the duration of the obstruction and a fine for railroad employees, with separate offenses counted daily. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Berwyn § 460.04 Traffic & Vehicles Section Driving Across Railroad Tracks; Signs This ordinance prohibits crossing railroad tracks except at designated street crossings and when safety signals are not activated. It mandates the posting of signs to inform the public of these regulations and prohibits entry into a crossing when signals indicate it is closed. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Berwyn § 460.99 Traffic & Vehicles Section Penalty This section outlines penalties for violations of Berwyn's traffic code. It specifies fines for driving across railroad tracks and establishes penalties for driving under the influence, including mandatory imprisonment or community service for repeat offenses. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Braceville § 70.36 Traffic & Vehicles Section Interference With Official Traffic-Control Devices Or Railroad Signs Or Signals This section prohibits any person from altering, defacing, injuring, knocking down, or removing traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals without lawful authority. Violators face a minimum fine of $250, in addition to any other applicable penalties. View in Braceville’s full code →
Braceville § 71.080 Traffic & Vehicles Section Obedience To Signal Indicating Approach Of Train This ordinance mandates drivers to exercise extreme caution and stop at railroad crossings under specific conditions indicating an approaching train, including visible signals, lowered gates, audible warnings, or a plainly visible train in hazardous proximity. It also prohibits driving around or under gates and outlines stopping procedures at crossings with stop signs or crossbuck signs. View in Braceville’s full code →
Braceville § 71.081 Traffic & Vehicles Section Certain Vehicles Must Stop At All Railroad Grade Crossings This section mandates that certain vehicles, including those carrying passengers for hire, specific types of buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials, must stop before crossing railroad tracks at grade. Drivers must stop, listen, look for trains, and proceed only when safe, without shifting gears during the crossing. View in Braceville’s full code →
Braceville § 71.083 Traffic & Vehicles Section Stop When Traffic Obstructed This ordinance prohibits drivers from entering an intersection, marked crosswalk, or railroad grade crossing if there isn't enough space on the other side to avoid obstructing traffic, pedestrians, or trains, regardless of traffic signal indications. Violations carry a mandatory fine or community service. View in Braceville’s full code →
Braceville § 74.12 Traffic & Vehicles Section Bridge And Railroad Signals This section prohibits pedestrians from entering or remaining on bridges or railroad crossings when signals, gates, or barriers indicate an operation is underway or when gates are closed or being moved. View in Braceville’s full code →
Burbank § 4.167 Buildings & Construction Section Obstructing intersections, railroad crossings This section prohibits buildings being moved from obstructing any street intersection, public alley intersection, or railroad/railway crossing during the moving process. View in Burbank’s full code →
Burnham § 94.751 Traffic & Vehicles Section Obstruction of highway at grade crossing This section prohibits any person or rail carrier from obstructing public travel at a railroad-highway grade crossing for more than ten minutes. Violations are punishable by escalating fines based on the duration of the obstruction. View in Burnham’s full code →
Burnham § 94.82 Traffic & Vehicles Section Stop when traffic obstructed This ordinance prohibits drivers from entering an intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade crossing if there is insufficient space on the other side to avoid obstructing the passage of other vehicles, pedestrians, or trains, regardless of traffic signal indications. View in Burnham’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.1011 Traffic & Vehicles Section Bridge And Railroad Signals This section prohibits pedestrians from entering or remaining on bridges or railroad crossings when signals, gates, or barriers indicate danger due to bridge operation or approaching trains. It emphasizes safety by requiring pedestrians to yield to operational warning devices. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.1201 Traffic & Vehicles Section Obedience To Signal Indicating Approach Of Train This section requires drivers approaching railroad crossings to exercise due care and stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail when signals indicate an approaching train or a hazardous situation exists. It also prohibits driving around closed crossing gates and allows for the designation of dangerous crossings with stop signs. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.1202 Traffic & Vehicles Section Certain Vehicles Must Stop At All Railroad Grade Crossings This section mandates specific vehicles, including those carrying passengers for hire, school buses with children, and placarded hazardous material vehicles, to stop before crossing railroad tracks at grade. It also outlines exceptions to this rule, such as when traffic is controlled by law enforcement or a green traffic signal. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.1203 Traffic & Vehicles Section Moving Heavy Equipment At Railroad Grade Crossing This section prohibits the movement of certain heavy equipment across railroad grade crossings unless specific safety procedures are followed, including notifying the railroad, stopping before the tracks, and ensuring no trains are approaching. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.311 Traffic & Vehicles Section Interference With Official Traffic Control Devices Or Railroad Signs Or Signals This section prohibits any unauthorized alteration, damage, or removal of official traffic control devices or railroad signs/signals. Violations are classified as a Class A misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $250. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.706 Traffic & Vehicles Section Further Limitations On Driving To The Left Of Center Of Roadway This section prohibits driving on the left side of the roadway in specific hazardous situations, including approaching crests of grades or curves with obstructed views, within 100 feet of intersections or railroad crossings, or when approaching bridges, viaducts, or tunnels with obstructed views. Exceptions are provided for one-way roadways, multi-lane roadways, and safe left turns into or from alleys, private roads, or driveways. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Chicago § 15.20.080 Buildings & Construction Section Transportation By Vessel Or Railroad Car. This section regulates the transportation and landing of explosives within Chicago, requiring certified employees for delivery, specifying conditions for landing explosives at piers, and mandating prompt removal and proper placarding of rail cars containing explosives. View in Chicago’s full code →