Alsip § 12.148 Business & Licensing Section Prohibited items This section prohibits licensees from purchasing or possessing certain prohibited items, including firearms and stun guns, and specifically prohibits junk peddlers from dealing with detached catalytic converters. Violations are subject to fines. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.121 Traffic & Vehicles Section Purpose This section establishes the purpose of the article as creating a fair and efficient administrative adjudication system for specific municipal ordinance violations, including parking, vehicle equipment, and wheel tax licenses. It also mandates a uniform fine schedule and outlines procedures for collecting unpaid fines. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.131 Traffic & Vehicles Section Schedule of fines/penalties This section establishes a tiered fine schedule for violations of vehicular regulations, including parking, equipment use, and municipal vehicle stickers, with increasing penalties for delayed payment and a provision to freeze fines for individuals who request a hearing. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.9 Traffic & Vehicles Section Clinging to vehicles prohibited This ordinance prohibits individuals riding bicycles, motorcycles, or toy vehicles from clinging to or attaching themselves or their vehicles to any moving motor vehicle or wagon on public streets. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 9.4.3 Buildings & Construction Section Penalty This section establishes a penalty structure for violations of the chapter concerning trailers. It directs readers to a schedule of fines for specific offenses and applies a general penalty for unlisted violations, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2007 Business & Licensing Section Condition of Vehicles This section mandates that all vehicles used in Arlington Heights' bus transport service must be maintained in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition with properly functioning essential equipment. It also requires proof of good mechanical condition before a license is issued. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 18.311 Traffic & Vehicles Section Trailers and Towed Vehicles This section mandates that trailers operated in Arlington Heights must be equipped with safety chains or devices, with specific allowances for trailers under 3,000 pounds gross weight using clamp-on hitches and permanently affixed safety chains. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 18.601 Traffic & Vehicles Section Compliance Warning Tickets This section adopts by reference specific offenses from the Illinois Vehicle Code related to vehicle registration, driver's license changes, vehicle lighting, windshield obstruction, and bicycle traffic laws. In lieu of a court complaint, police officers may issue a compliance warning ticket for these offenses. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 18.707 Traffic & Vehicles Section Penalties This section outlines penalties for violations related to overweight/oversize vehicle permits in Arlington Heights. It specifies fines for failing to obtain required permits or approvals, exceeding weight limits, and establishes joint and several liability for owners and operators, with an additional bond requirement for excessive weight citations. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Barrington § 6.10.3 Traffic & Vehicles Section Exemptions This section outlines exemptions from prohibitions related to motor-driven scooters and snow removal vehicles in Barrington. It specifies exemptions for government and contractor vehicles, motorized wheelchairs, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and snow removal vehicles operating under specific conditions and insurance requirements. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 6.11.3 Business & Licensing Section Investigation and approval This section outlines the investigation and approval process for tow operators seeking to be placed on the village's tow rotation list. It details requirements for initial equipment inspection, periodic inspections, and grounds for disapproval. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 6.6.6 Traffic & Vehicles Section Bicycle equipment This section outlines the required equipment for bicycles in Barrington, including mandatory lamps and reflectors for nighttime use, pedal reflectors, side reflectors, and a functional brake system. It also prohibits the use of sirens on bicycles. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 6.7.1 Traffic & Vehicles Section Definitions This section defines key terms used within the chapter, including 'abandoned vehicle', 'antique vehicle', and 'highway'. These definitions are crucial for the interpretation and enforcement of other related ordinance sections. View in Barrington’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 →
Bartlett § 6.15.105 Traffic & Vehicles Section Projecting Loads On Passenger Vehicles This ordinance prohibits operating passenger vehicles with loads extending beyond the fenders on the left side and limits extensions to six inches on the right side. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 6.15.114 Traffic & Vehicles Section Additional State Laws Adopted This section of the Bartlett Municipal Code adopts and incorporates specific sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code related to vehicle width, length, weight, and load security. It restates these state laws within the municipal code for clarity and enforceability. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 6.3.105 Business & Licensing Section License Plates, Stickers This section requires vehicle owners operating in Bartlett to display a license plate or windshield sticker, provided free of charge upon payment of a fee. The design is subject to approval by the village president and board of trustees, and the plate must be prominently displayed on the front of the vehicle. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 6.3.109 Business & Licensing Section Additional State Laws Adopted This section incorporates specific provisions of the Illinois vehicle code related to motor vehicle registration, titling, and licensing requirements into the municipal ordinance. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 6.607.2 Traffic & Vehicles Section Required Equipment This section mandates that all motorbikes operated in Bartlett must be equipped with a functioning muffler that does not cause unreasonable noise disturbances, adequate brakes, and operating headlights and taillights when used between sunset and sunrise. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 8.4.3 Buildings & Construction Section Explosives This section prohibits the operation of vehicles containing explosives on village streets unless they comply with Illinois state laws regarding marking, loading, and equipment. It also restricts parking of such vehicles to the time necessary for lawful delivery, with exceptions for mechanical issues, traffic, accidents, or official directions. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 8.4.8 Buildings & Construction Section Regulations Concerning Tank Trucks, Tank Trailers And Tank Semi-Trailers This section establishes requirements for tank trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers operating within Bartlett's corporate limits. It mandates that these vehicles be in good repair, leak-free, and equipped only with properly protected electric lighting systems. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 8.4.9 Buildings & Construction Section Regulations Concerning Drivers This section outlines safety regulations for drivers, operators, and helpers of tank trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers transporting flammable liquids and explosives. It prohibits leaving the vehicle during filling or discharging, smoking during operation or repairs, and requires the vehicle's ignition to be turned off during hose connections and when not using a power pump. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Batavia § 6.5.17 Traffic & Vehicles Section Riding On Motorcycle This section outlines rules for motorcycle riders, specifying that operators must use the regular seat and only carry passengers if the motorcycle is designed for more than one. It also mandates that both operators and passengers must wear eye protection meeting state-determined standards. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 6.6.6 Traffic & Vehicles Section Lamps On Parked Vehicles This section requires motorcycles and motor vehicles parked on Batavia streets between sunset and sunrise to display parking lights on the front and rear. Exemptions may be designated by ordinance, and any lighted driving lamps on a parked vehicle must be dimmed. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 6.7.1 Traffic & Vehicles Section Equipment Requirements And Restrictions 1 This section mandates that motor vehicles be equipped with functional audible signaling devices and effective brakes. It also prohibits sirens or gongs on non-emergency vehicles and requires vehicles to have working mufflers and proper lighting during specific conditions. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 6.7.2 Traffic & Vehicles Section Clear Vision This section prohibits operating a vehicle with obstructed vision essential for safe operation. It mandates that vehicles with obstructed rearward vision must be equipped with a rear-view mirror. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 6.9.3 Traffic & Vehicles Section Lamps And Other Equipment On Bicycles This section mandates specific lighting and signaling equipment for bicycles operating at night, including front lamps, rear reflectors or lamps, and audible signaling devices. It also requires bicycles to have functional brakes capable of skidding a wheel on dry pavement. View in Batavia’s full code →
Bellwood § 71.097 Traffic & Vehicles Section Obstruction Of Driver'S View Or Driving Mechanism This ordinance prohibits drivers and passengers from positioning themselves or their cargo in a way that obstructs the driver's view or interferes with their control of the vehicle's driving mechanism. This applies to general vehicles, streetcars, and specifically school buses. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 71.105 Traffic & Vehicles Section Farm Tractor Operation This ordinance section prohibits the operation of farm tractors on public highways in Bellwood unless they are being used as implements of husbandry for farming. It further clarifies what constitutes such use, including transportation of agricultural products, farm machinery, supplies, and the tractor itself for purchase, repair, or return transportation. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 73.06 Traffic & Vehicles Section Lamps And Other Equipment On Bicycles This section mandates specific lighting and reflector equipment for bicycles in Bellwood, requiring front and rear lights and various types of reflectors for safety during nighttime operation. It also prohibits sirens on non-official bicycles and ensures bicycles have adequate braking systems. View in Bellwood’s full code →