Arlington Heights § Section 18.307 Traffic & Vehicles Section Negligent or Distracted Driving This ordinance prohibits operating a vehicle in a negligent or distracted manner on public highways. Distracted driving is defined as disregarding road conditions and traffic by not paying full attention, with examples including cell phone use, eating, reading, and using navigation systems. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Bannockburn § 232.13 Traffic & Vehicles Section Negligent driving This section defines negligent driving as operating a vehicle carelessly or negligently in a way that unnecessarily endangers people or property, and makes it a punishable offense. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Barrington § 6.5.2 Traffic & Vehicles Section Drivers and pedestrians to exercise due care This section mandates that drivers must exercise due care to avoid pedestrians on roadways, including sounding their horn when necessary and taking extra precautions around children or incapacitated individuals. It also clarifies that pedestrians retain their duty to exercise due care. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 9.8.4 Traffic & Vehicles Section Negligent Operation Of Bicycles This section prohibits the operation of a bicycle in a negligent manner that creates a risk of bodily injury or property damage within the village. Violations are classified as minor offenses. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Bartlett § 6.11.500 Business & Licensing Section State Law Adopted This section incorporates by reference specific sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code related to driving under the influence, chemical tests, transportation of alcoholic liquor, reckless driving, negligent driving, and drag racing. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 6.11.503.1 Business & Licensing Section Negligent Driving This ordinance prohibits operating a vehicle on a public way in a negligent, heedless, and incautious manner that endangers or is likely to endanger any person or property. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Batavia § 6.5.8 Traffic & Vehicles Section Reckless Driving This section defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for safety and imposes a fine of up to $500 for violations. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 6.8.7 Traffic & Vehicles Section Drivers To Exercise Due Care This section mandates that all vehicle drivers must exercise due care to avoid collisions with pedestrians, bicyclists, and other human-powered devices on roadways. Drivers are also required to sound their horn when necessary and take extra precautions when encountering children, confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated individuals. View in Batavia’s full code →
Bedford Park § 10.18.1 Traffic & Vehicles Section Negligent Driving This section defines negligent driving as operating a vehicle without reasonable care for the safety of persons and property within Bedford Park. Violators are subject to fines ranging from $25.00 to $500.00 per offense. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bellwood § 71.096 Traffic & Vehicles Section Following Vehicle Too Closely This section prohibits drivers from following other vehicles too closely. The standard for determining safe following distance is based on speed, traffic, and street conditions. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 74.04 Traffic & Vehicles Section Drivers To Avoid Colliding With Pedestrians This ordinance requires drivers to exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians and cyclists. It specifically mandates extra caution when encountering children or persons who are confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 76.01 Traffic & Vehicles Section Reckless Driving This section defines reckless driving in Bellwood. It prohibits driving with willful or wanton disregard for safety and driving a vehicle to become airborne using inclines. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Berwyn § 460.12 Traffic & Vehicles Section Prohibition Of Street Racing And Drifting; Penalty This section prohibits street racing and drifting within Berwyn on public ways and city-owned property. Violators face significant fines and potential vehicle seizure and impoundment. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Braceville § 76.09 Traffic & Vehicles Section When Driver Fails To Report This section mandates that if a driver is unable to file a written accident report, an able occupant must do so. If the driver still fails to file, the vehicle owner is responsible for making the report to the Police Department. View in Braceville’s full code →
Broadview § 7.3.3 Traffic & Vehicles Section Reckless, Careless Driving This section prohibits operating a vehicle in a reckless, wanton, or careless manner that endangers life or property. It also addresses excessive speed, following too closely, and drag racing. View in Broadview’s full code →
Brookfield § 54.571 Traffic & Vehicles Section Improper operation of a motor vehicle This ordinance prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle in an unreasonable or imprudent manner that endangers others or their property, interferes with others' rights to use public streets, creates excessive noise, or disregards traffic signals and directions from authorized personnel. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 54.580 Traffic & Vehicles Section Following too closely This section prohibits drivers from following another vehicle too closely. It requires drivers to maintain a safe distance, considering factors like speed, traffic, and road conditions. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 54.586 Traffic & Vehicles Section Reckless driving This section defines and prohibits reckless driving, classifying it as a violation for anyone who operates a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others or property. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Burbank § 15.8 Traffic & Vehicles Section Squealing tires This section prohibits operating a vehicle in a manner that creates unnecessary or loud noises from tire friction during rapid turning, weaving, or spinning of the wheels due to sudden acceleration from a standstill or slow movement. View in Burbank’s full code →
Burbank § 15.9 Traffic & Vehicles Section Negligent driving This ordinance prohibits operating a vehicle in a negligent, heedless, or unsafe manner that endangers people or property on public ways or streets. View in Burbank’s full code →
Burnham § 94.211 Traffic & Vehicles Section Restrictions This section establishes general speed restrictions for vehicles on public streets and alleys in Burnham, setting prima facie evidence of unreasonable speed at 25 mph for streets and 5 mph for alleys, unless otherwise posted. It also mandates that drivers reduce speed in specific hazardous conditions, regardless of posted limits. View in Burnham’s full code →
Burnham § 94.531 Traffic & Vehicles Section Stunting and other dangerous maneuvers This ordinance prohibits motorcycle and motor-driven cycle operators from engaging in dangerous maneuvers, stunting, or operations that endanger themselves, passengers, or others. It also requires operators to maintain body contact with the saddle or seat, except in specific controlled situations. View in Burnham’s full code →
Burnham § 94.67 Traffic & Vehicles Section Reckless driving This section defines and prohibits reckless driving in Burnham, encompassing driving with willful disregard for safety and intentionally making a vehicle airborne using road inclines. Conviction results in a class B misdemeanor. View in Burnham’s full code →
Burnham § 94.85 Traffic & Vehicles Section Negligent or careless driving This ordinance prohibits operating a vehicle in a careless or negligent manner that endangers life or property or by failing to maintain proper control of the vehicle. View in Burnham’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.501.5 Business & Licensing Section Preliminary Breath Screening Test This section allows law enforcement officers in Burr Ridge to request a preliminary breath screening test from individuals suspected of violating intoxication or reckless driving laws, prior to an arrest. The results assist in determining whether a chemical test is needed and can be used by the defendant as evidence. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.503 Business & Licensing Section Reckless Driving This section defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for safety and classifies it as a Class A misdemeanor upon conviction. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.504 Business & Licensing Section Drag Racing This section defines and prohibits drag racing within Burr Ridge, establishing penalties for violations. It outlines specific actions that constitute drag racing and specifies fines for first and subsequent convictions. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.504.1 Business & Licensing Section Careless Driving This section prohibits operating a vehicle in a negligent, heedless, or without due caution manner that endangers persons or property. It also specifically prohibits driving in a manner where tires lose firm contact with the roadway when turning corners, going around curves, stopping, starting from rest, or accelerating. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.505 Business & Licensing Section Squealing Or Screeching Of Tires Prohibited This section prohibits operating a motor vehicle in a way that causes tire squealing or screeching due to rapid acceleration or excessive speed. Exceptions are provided for authorized emergency vehicles, avoiding imminent danger, and sanctioned racing events. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →
Burr Ridge § 35.11.710 Traffic & Vehicles Section Following Too Closely This ordinance prohibits drivers from following other vehicles too closely, requiring sufficient space between vehicles, especially trucks or vehicles towing others, outside of business or residence districts to allow for safe overtaking. It also mandates space between vehicles in caravans or motorcades, with an exemption for funeral processions. View in Burr Ridge’s full code →