Chapter 10-40
OVERTAKING VEHICLES
Sections:
10-40-010 Driving on right side of roadway—Exceptions.
10-40-020 Passing vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.
10-40-030 Overtaking a vehicle on the left.
10-40-040 When overtaking on the right is permitted.
10-40-050 Limits on overtaking on the left.
10-40-060 Further limitations on driving to the left of center of roadway.
10-40-080 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
10-40-090 Driving on roadways land for traffic.
10-40-100 Driving on shoulder of roadway.
10-40-110 Following too closely.
10-40-120 Restriction on use of controlled-access highway.
10-40-130 Approaching, overtaking and passing school bus.
10-40-010 Driving on right side of roadway—Exceptions.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-701, as amended, are adopted as follows:
A. Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:
1. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movements;
2. When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the roadway; provided, any person so doing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the roadway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;
3. Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon;
4. Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic;
5. Whenever there is a single track paved road on one side of the public highway and two vehicles meet thereon, the driver on whose right is the wider shoulder shall give the right-of-way on such pavement to the other vehicle.
B. Upon all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private mad or driveway.
C. Upon any roadway having four or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for two-way movement of traffic, no vehicle shall be driven to the left of the center line of the roadway, except when authorized by official traffic-control devices designating certain lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use such lanes, or except as permitted under subsection A2 of this section. However, this subsection shall not be construed as prohibiting the crossing of the center line in making a left turn into or from an alley, private mad or driveway. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-020 Passing vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-702, as amended, are adopted as follows:
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-030 Overtaking a vehicle on the left.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-703, as amended, are adopted as follows:
The following rules govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules otherwise stated in this chapter:
A. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the pavement or the main traveled portion of the roadway.
B. Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
C. The driver of a two-wheeled vehicle may not, in passing upon the left of any vehicle proceeding in the same direction, pass upon the right of any vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless there is an unobstructed lane of traffic available to permit such passing maneuver safely. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-040 When overtaking on the right is permitted.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-704, as amended, are adopted as follows:
A. The driver of a vehicle with three or more wheels may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:
1. When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;
2. Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle.
3. Upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles.
B. The driver of a two-wheeled vehicle may not pass upon the right of any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the unobstructed pavement to the right of the vehicle being passed is of a width of not less than eight feet.
C. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitted such movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-050 Limits on overtaking on the left.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-705, as amended, are adopted as follows:
No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless authorized by the provisions of this chapter and unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within two hundred (200) feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-060 Further limitations on driving to the left of center of roadway.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-706, as amended, are adopted as follows:
A. No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:
1. When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver’s view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;
2. When approaching within one hundred (100) feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing;
3. When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred (100) feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
B. The limitations in subsections (1), (2) and (3) of this section do not apply upon a one-way roadway nor upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lanes of moving traffic in each direction nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road or driveway when such movements can be made with safety. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-070 No-passing zones.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-707, as amended, are adopted as follows:
A. The city is authorized to determine those portions of any highway under its jurisdiction where overtaking and passing or driving on the left of the roadway would be especially hazardous and may by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway indicate the beginning and end of such zones. Upon request of a local school board, the city, which has jurisdiction over the roadway in question, shall determine whether a hazardous situation exists at a particular location and warrants a no-passing zone. If the city determines that a no-passing zone is warranted, the school board and the city shall share equally the cost of designating the no-passing zone by signs and markings. When such signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions thereof.
B. Where signs or markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth in subsection A of this section no driver may at any time drive on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark such no-passing zone throughout its length.
C. This section does not apply under the conditions described in Section 10-40-010A(2), nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road or driveway. The pavement striping designed to mark the no-passing zone may be crossed from the left-hand lane for the purpose of completing a pass that was begun prior to the beginning of the zone in the driver’s direction of travel.
D. Special speed limit areas required under Section 10-84-180 of this code in unincorporated areas only shall also be no-passing zones. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-080 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-708, as amended, are adopted as follows:
A. The city, with respect to highways under its jurisdiction, may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one direction at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices.
B. Upon a roadway so designated for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices.
C. A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island must be driven only to the right of such island.
D. Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle must be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices or police officers. No vehicle may be driven over, across, or within any such dividing space, barrier or section, except through an opening in the physical barrier, or dividing section, or space, or at a cross-over or intersection as established by public authority.
E. The driver of a vehicle may turn left across a paved noncurbed dividing space unless prohibited by an official traffic-control device. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-090 Driving on roadways laved for traffic.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-709, as amended, are adopted as follows:
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply:
A. A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.
B. Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction when such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for making a left turn or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic-control devices.
C. Official traffic-control devices may be erected directing specific traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device. On multilaned controlled-access highways with three or more lanes in one direction or on any multilaned highway with two or more lanes in one direction, the city may designate lanes of traffic to be used by different types of motor vehicles. Drivers must obey lane designation signing except when it is necessary to use a different lane to make a turning maneuver.
D. Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-100 Driving on shoulder of roadway.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-709.1, as amended, are adopted as follows:
A. Vehicles shall be driven on a roadway, and shall only be driven on the shoulder for the purpose of stopping or accelerating from a stop while merging into traffic. It shall be a violation of this section if while merging into traffic and while on the shoulder, the vehicle passes any other vehicle on the roadway adjacent to it.
B. This section shall not apply to any authorized emergency vehicle, or to any service vehicle while engaged in maintenance of the highway or related work. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-110 Following too closely.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-710, as amended, are adopted as follows:
A. The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.
B. The driver of any truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district and which is following another truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any vehicle or combination of vehicles.
C. Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade whether or not towing other vehicles shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision shall not apply to funeral processions. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-120 Restriction on use of controlled-access highway.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-711, as amended, are adopted as follows:
A. No person may drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled-access highway except at entrances and exits established by public authority.
B. The city with respect to any controlled-access highway under its jurisdiction may prohibit the use of any such highways by pedestrians (except in authorized areas or facilities), bicycles, farm tractors, implements of husbandry, funeral processions, and any vehicle unable to maintain the minimum speed for which the highway is posted, or other nonmotorized traffic or by any person operating a motor-driven cycle. The city may also prohibit the use of such highway to school buses picking up and discharging children and mail delivery vehicles picking up or delivering mail. The city shall erect and maintain official signs on the controlled-access highway on which such prohibitions are applicable and when so erected no person may disobey the restrictions stated on such sign. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)
10-40-130 Approaching, overtaking and passing school bus.
The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-1414, as amended, are adopted as follows:
A. The driver of a vehicle shall stop such vehicle before meeting or overtaking, from either direction, any school bus stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging pupils on a highway or upon a private road within an area that is covered by a contract or agreement executed pursuant to Section 5/11-209.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Such stop is required before reaching the school bus when there is in operation on the school bus the visual signals as specified in Sections 5/12-803 and 5/12805 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The driver of the vehicle shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or the driver of the vehicle is signaled by the school bus driver to proceed or the visual signals are no longer actuated.
B. The stop signal arm required by Section 5/12803 of the Illinois Vehicle Code shall be extended after the school bus has come to a complete stop for the purpose of loading or discharging pupils and shall be closed before the school bus is placed in motion again. The stop signal arm shall not be extended at any other time.
C. The alternately flashing red signal lamps of an eight-lamp flashing signal system required by Section 5/12-805 of the Illinois Vehicle Code shall be actuated after the school bus has come to a complete stop for the purpose of loading or discharging pupils and shall be turned off before the school bus is placed in motion again. The red signal lamps shall not be actuated at any other time except as provided in subsection D of this section.
D. The alternately flashing amber signal lamps of an eight-lamp flashing signal system required by Section 5/12-805 of the Illinois Vehicle Code shall be actuated continuously during not less than the last one hundred (100) feet traveled by the school bus before stopping for the purpose of loading or discharging pupils within an urban area and during not less than the last two hundred (200) feet traveled by the school bus outside an urban area. The amber signal lamps shall remain actuated until the school bus is stopped. The amber signal lamps shall not be actuated at any other time.
E. The driver of a vehicle upon a highway having four or more lanes which permits at least two lanes of traffic to travel in opposite directions need not stop such vehicle upon meeting a school bus which is stopped in the opposing roadway; and need not stop such vehicle when driving upon a controlled-access highway when passing a school bus traveling in either direction that is stopped in a loading zone adjacent to the surfaced or improved part of the controlled-access highway where pedestrians are not permitted to cross. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)