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GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 70.001 ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION.
   (A)   Adoption by reference. The provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq.) governing non-moving violations and non-reportable offenses, as now existing or hereafter amended, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this section, with the same force and effect as if set forth at length herein, including, but not limited to, the following:
3-112(b)
Failure to transfer title within 20 days
3-401(a)
No valid registration; no verified application for registration
3-404
No bill of lading or manifest/dispatch record
3-411(a)
Failure to carry registration card or reciprocity permit-second division vehicle
3-413(a)
Improper display of license or registration plates: affixed to front and back
3-413(b)
Improper display of license or registration plates: securely fastened with registration sticker attached
3-413(f)
Operation of vehicle with expired registration plate or sticker
3-416
Failure to notify the Secretary of State of name/address change
3-417(a)
Failure to immediately apply for replacement registration card, plate or sticker
11-1427
Illegal operation of all-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle
11-1419.01
Failure to display Illinois Motor Fuel Tax Identification Card
11-1419.02
Failure to display external Illinois Motor Fuel Tax Identification device
11-1507(a)
Operation of bicycle without lamp and reflector
11-1507.1
Operation of moped without lamp and red rear reflector
12-101(a)
Operation of vehicle with unsafe equipment or missing parts
12-201(a)
Operation of motorcycle without lighted headlamp
12-201(b)
Driving vehicles other than motorcycles without two lighted headlamps and tail lamps when required
12-201(c)
No white rear registration light
12-202(a, b)
Insufficient clearance, identification or side marker lamps and reflectors-second division vehicle
12-203(a)
Failure to use parking lights while vehicle is standing on highway
12-204
Improper lamp or flag on projecting load
12-205
Improper use of lamps on towing and towed vehicles
12-207(a)
Improper use of more than one spot lamp
12-207(b)
Improper use of more than three auxiliary driving lamps
12-208(a)
No stop signal lamp or device
12-209(c)
Defective backup lights
12-210(a)
Failure to dim headlights/auxiliary driving lamps within 500 feet on approach of vehicle from opposite direction
12-210(b)
Failure to dim headlights/auxiliary driving lamps within 300 feet of vehicle in same direction
12-211(a)
Improper lighting on vehicles other than motorcycles: only one headlamp
12-211(b)
Improper use of more than four lighted headlights/auxiliary driving lamps
12-212(a)
Improper use of red light visible from front of vehicle
12-212(b)
Unlawful use of flashing lights
12-215
Unlawful use of oscillating, rotating or flashing lights
12-301
Use of defective brakes
12-401
Unlawful use of metal studded tire
12-405(d)
Use of unsafe tire
12-501(a)
Operation of vehicle without windshield
12-502
Operation of vehicle without rear view mirror
12-503(a)
Obstructed view of windshield or side windows adjacent to driver
12-503(b)
Unlawful application of tinted film to windshield or window(s) adjacent to driver on any vehicles manufactured after 12-31-1981
12-503(c)
Obstructed view of any window by stationary or suspended object(s)
12-503(d)
Operation of vehicle without windshield cleaning device; operation of vehicle with view obstructed by snow, ice or moisture
12-503(e)
Obstructed view due to defective condition or repair of any window
12-601(a)
Operation of vehicle with defective horn
12-601(b)
Unlawful possession or use of siren, whistle or bell
12-602
Operation of vehicle with defective or modified exhaust or muffler system; excessive or unusual noises prohibited
12-603(b)
Operation of vehicle without two front seat safety belts on vehicles of 1961 or later model years
12-603.1
Failure of driver or passenger to wear properly adjusted and fastened seat belt
12-604.1
Operation of vehicle with television receiver, monitor or video device positioned in any location or manner other than behind the driver or otherwise not visible to driver
12-606(a)
Operation of tow truck without identifying sign attached on each side
12-606(b)
Operation of tow truck without required equipment-one broom, shovel, trash can and fire extinguisher
12-606(c)
Operation of tow truck without removing roadway debris and spreading dirt or sand on oil grease deposits
12-606(d)
Operation of tow truck without insurance policy in cab
12-607(a)
Operation of vehicle with unlawfully altered vehicle suspension system; body lifted in excess of three inches from chassis
12-607.1(a)
Operation of first division vehicle with frame in excess of 22 inches above ground
12-607.1(b)
Operation of second division vehicle with frame in excess of specified limits above ground
12-608(a)
Operation of vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 9,000 pounds or less or a recreational vehicle without two bumpers
12-608(a)
Operation of vehicle with unlawful bumper height
12-610(a)
Operation of vehicle while wearing headset receiver, except intercom helmet or cellular telephone earpiece or headset
12-702(a)
Operation of second division vehicle without carrying flares/warning devices
12-702(c, d, e, f, g)
Failure to use flares/warning devices when second division vehicle is disabled
12-707
Overloaded school bus, commuter van or motor vehicle used for hire
12-711
Operation of garbage truck, roll-off hoist or roll-on container without audible backing warning system
12-806
Failure to cover school bus sign when not being used by school or religious organization who owns bus
12-808
Operating school bus without fire extinguisher
12-809
Operating school bus without first aid kit
12-810
Transporting handicapped passenger(s) without restraining device
13-111
Operation without certificate of valid safety test attached to windshield on second division vehicle
15-105
Projecting loads on passenger vehicle in any excess beyond left fenders or six inches beyond right fenders of first division vehicle
15-106
Failure to fasten protruding component of vehicle
15-108
Failure to plank edge of pavement for any vehicle in excess of 8,000 pounds
15-109(a)
Spilling load on highway
15-109(b)
Operating loading vehicle without securely fastened covering
15-109.1
Operating second division vehicle with load falling, blowing or dropping to highway
15-114
Unlawful pushing or disabled vehicle other than to remove from roadway or remove from immediate hazard
18c-4104
Operation of intrastate or interstate motor carrier without license or registration
18c-4604
Operation without current cab card and Illinois identifier
18c-4701(l)
Operating without trade name, license and registration number of carrier painted or affixed to both doors of power unit
 
   (B)   Issuance and form of notice. Citations for violations of any of the provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code adopted by reference herein may be issued by authorized personnel of the city using the appropriate Illinois Vehicle Code section which shall, by the effect of this section, represent identically and specially numbered sections of this section. Reference to § 1.1 of the ordinance codified herein shall substantially comply with the following format: City of Blue Island Ord. 2014-003, § 1.1, followed by the applicable Illinois Vehicle Code section number (e.g., “No. 2014-003, § 1.1/IVC 11-501(a)”).
   (C)   Administrative adjudication of violations. It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any vehicle to violate any section of this section, and by reference any section of the Illinois Vehicle Code and any such violator shall be subject to administrative adjudication.
   (D)   Effective date. This section shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as required by law. A full, true and complete copy of this section shall be published in pamphlet form, by authority of the City Council, as corporate authorities.
(Prior Code, § 70.001) (Ord. 2014-003, passed 1-14-2014; Ord. 2016-001, passed 1-12-2016) Penalty, see § 70.999
§ 70.002 REGISTRATION PLATES; DISPLAY.
   (A)   Whenever the term MOTOR VEHICLE is used in this section, it shall mean a self-propelled vehicle, including, but not limited to, automobiles, motorcycles, motor bicycles, motor scooters, motor trucks, truck tractors, all vehicles powered by electrical or mechanical power, but excluding motorized wheelchairs for the disabled.
   (B)   It shall be unlawful to own or operate any motor vehicle within the limits of the city without being in compliance with Ch. 3 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 3/100 et seq.), especially as pertains to the purchase and proper display of current registration plates.
   (C)   It shall be unlawful to own or operate any motor vehicle within the limits of the city unless the appropriate registration plates are attached, and in the appropriate number and manner pursuant to Ch. 3 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 3/100 et seq.).
   (D)   It shall be unlawful to own or operate any motor vehicle within the limits of the city unless it is in compliance with Ch. 3 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 3/100 et seq.) regarding weights and dimensions.
   (E)   This section shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law. A full, true and complete copy of this section shall be published in pamphlet form, by authority of the City Council as corporate authorities.
(Prior Code, § 70.002) (Ord. 91-284, passed 9-10-1991; Ord. 2016-001, passed 1-12-2016)
§ 70.003 GENERAL DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this traffic code, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   ABANDONED VEHICLE. A vehicle parked or otherwise located on a public-right-of way or parking lot in such state of disrepair that it is incapable of being driven, and appears to have been abandoned; or a vehicle that has been unmoved for a period of at least 24 hours and has no license plates or valid registration, and appears to have been abandoned by its owner; or vehicles parked on private property without consent of the lot owner, proprietor or agent of the property, which person has requested that the vehicle be towed.
   ALLEY. A narrow street between two property lines, one or both of which property lines are ordinarily at the rear of properties fronting on streets having a greater width.
   AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE. Vehicles of the Fire Department (fire patrol), police vehicles and such ambulances and emergency vehicles of municipal departments as are designated or authorized by the City Council, and emergency vehicles of other governmental units.
   BICYCLE. A light, two-wheel device, having wheels 20 inches or greater in diameter with tires, propelled by human power.
   BUSINESS DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and including a highway when 50% or more of the frontage thereon for a distance of 300 feet or more is occupied by buildings in use for business.
   CROSSWALK.
      (1)   The portion of a roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation or connection of the lateral lines of sidewalks at intersections.
      (2)   Any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.
   DRIVER. Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
   HAZARDOUS VEHICLE. A vehicle that has been involved in an accident and is disabled or cannot be immediately moved by the owner or operator of the vehicle; or a vehicle that presents an immediate danger to the health or welfare of the members of the public; or a vehicle abandoned or disable on a public street or public way, that is impeding the orderly flow of traffic or poses a potential danger to pedestrians and other operators of vehicles; or a vehicle impeding municipal snow removal from a public street, alley, way or parking lot.
   INTERSECTION. The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at or approximately at right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
   LOADING ZONE. The space in the roadway adjacent to the curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
   MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
   OFFICIAL TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES. All signs, signals, markings and devices placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
   OFFICIAL TRAFFIC SIGNALS. Any device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed.
   OFFICIAL TRAFFIC SIGNS. Any device, marker, signal or sign warning or regulating traffic, indicating crosswalks, safety zones, traffic lanes, regulating or restricting turns, indicating methods of turns, zones of quiet, play streets, loading zones, carrier stands, parking limitations, stop signs, speed regulatory signs, placed or erected by authority of the City Council, or by an official of the city, who has jurisdiction, is hereby declared to be an official traffic sign.
   PARK. The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading.
   PARKWAY. The part of a street or highway, on each side of the pavement or roadway thereof, lying between the outer edge of the pavement or roadway and the property lines bounding the street.
   PEDESTRIAN. Any person afoot.
   POLICE OFFICER. Every officer of the City Police Department or any officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.
   PRIVATE ROAD or DRIVEWAY. Every way or place in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons.
   RAILROAD. A carrier of persons or property upon cars, other than street cars, operated upon stationary rails.
   RAILROAD TRAINS. A steam engine, electric or other motor, with or without cars coupled thereto, operated upon rails, except street cars.
   RESIDENCE DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and including a highway not comprising a business district when the property on such highway for a distance of 300 feet or more is in the main improved with residence or residences and buildings not in use for business.
   RIGHT-OF-WAY. The privilege of the immediate use of the roadway.
   ROADWAY. That portion of a street, improved, designed or ordinarily set for vehicular travel.
   SAFETY ZONE. The area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a SAFETY ZONE.
   SIDEWALK. The portion of a street between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines intended for the use of pedestrians.
   STANDING. Any stopping of a vehicle, whether occupied or not.
   STOP or STOPPING. When required, means complete cessation of movement. When prohibited, means any stopping of a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or traffic-control sign or signal.
   STREET or HIGHWAY. The entire width between property lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of
vehicular traffic.
   THROUGH STREET. Any specially designated street at which all traffic, except authorized emergency vehicles, is required to stop before entering or crossing.
   TRAFFIC. Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, street cars and other conveyances either singly or together while using any street for purposes of travel.
   UNLAWFUL VEHICLE. A vehicle that has been reported stolen or is the subject of a search and seizure by the Police Department; or a vehicle parked in violation of state statutes, local ordinances or other applicable laws which prohibit parking at the location in question or for the period of time for which the vehicle has been parked, and where either the statute or ordinance authorize the vehicle to be towed, and the signs posted at the general location not that fact.
   VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices which are moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
(Prior Code, § 70.003) (Ord. 2016-001, passed 1-12-2016)
§ 70.004 OBEDIENCE TO POLICE REQUIRED.
   Members of the Police Department are authorized to direct all traffic in accordance with the provisions of this traffic code, or in emergencies as public safety or convenience may require, and it shall be unlawful for any person to fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order, signal or direction of a police officer, except in case of emergency. It shall be unlawful for any person not authorized by the Chief of Police to direct or attempt to direct traffic.
(Prior Code, § 70.004) (Ord. 1524, passed 9-29-1942; Ord. 2016-001, passed 1-12-2016) Penalty, see § 70.999
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