(a) Definitions. As used in this section:
(1) "Department" means the department of police.
(2) "Traffic stop" means a vehicle stop initiated by a sworn member of the department for an alleged violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, Traffic Code of the City of Chicago, or compliance violation (e.g. wanted vehicle, flash message or on-view event).
(b) After safely stopping a motorist in a traffic stop, the sworn member of the department shall:
(1) take all necessary precautions not to impede or obstruct vehicular traffic; and
(2) exit the department vehicle and approach the motorist in a cautious, safety-minded manner; and
(3) present a professional image and avoid unnecessary conversation, such as personal affairs, politics, penalties, et cetera other than the subject violation, bond option or court diversion procedures; and
(4) correctly identify himself or herself by name, rank and star number if requested to do so; and
(5) politely inform the driver of the reason and purpose of the traffic stop; and
(6) inform the driver of the requirement to produce his or her driver's license or permit and proof of insurance upon demand; and
(7) accept the driver's license, permit or ticket, and proof of insurance and address the driver with courtesy and respect, and examine the back of the driver's license for the presence of a renewal sticker.
If the driver is not in possession of a valid driver's license, permit or ticket, the sworn member may, in his or her discretion, issue the appropriate citation and complete the required information in the shaded portion on the back of the "court copy of complaint" copy of the personal service citation and indicate the form of independent identification used to verify the identity of the driver.
The department shall enforce rules in accordance with the requirements of this subsection (b), and take appropriate disciplinary measures. This subsection (b) shall be enforceable solely through such rules.
(c) This section shall not preclude any sworn member of the department from following any other general order, special order, department notice or any other directive issued by the superintendent or his designee.
(Added Coun. J. 11-1-05, p. 60439, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-30-05, p. 63178)