9-40-020 Applicability.

   (a)   The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the driver of any vehicle owned by or used in the service of the United States government, this state, or any political subdivision thereof, and it shall be unlawful for any said driver to violate any of the provisions of the traffic code, except as otherwise permitted in this Code or by state statute.

   (b)   Every person propelling any pushcart or riding an animal upon a roadway, and every person driving any animal-drawn vehicle, shall be subject to the provisions of the traffic code applicable to the driver of any vehicle, except those provisions of this Code which by their very nature can have no application.

(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634)

9-40-030 Obedience to police, traffic control aide and fire department orders.

   (a)   No person shall wilfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of a police officer, traffic control aide, fire department official or other authorized officer.

   (b)   In connection with a traffic stop as the result of a suspected traffic or compliance violation, such an order or direction from a police officer may include, but need not be limited to, an order or direction to do any of the following:

      (1)   to pull to the right side of the roadway promptly; and

      (2)   to remain in his/her vehicle until the police officer directs otherwise; and

      (3)   to keep his/her hands easily visible to the police officer, unless engaged in procuring identification or other requested documentation, or unless otherwise using his/her hands in a non- threatening manner in an effort to cooperate with the officer; and

      (4)   to provide appropriate identification including, in the case of the driver, the driver's license, permit or ticket and insurance card.

   (c)   No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with an order or direction to stop made by a person acting as a school crossing guard in a school safety zone.

   (d)   Any person who violates this section where such violation results in the injury or death of a police officer, traffic control aide, fire department official or other authorized officer, while such officer is performing his or her official duties, or a person acting as a school crossing guard in a school safety zone, shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each offense, and shall be subject to a term of imprisonment of not more than six months.

(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 11-30-05, p. 63178, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 12-7-05, p. 64870, § 1.9; Amend Coun. J. 5-9-07, p. 105107, § 1)

9-40-035 Traffic stop code of conduct.

   (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)

9-40-040 Following responding fire apparatus prohibited.

   The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than 500 feet or drive into the block where the fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm.

(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634)

9-40-050 Driving over fire hose prohibited when.

   No person shall drive or move a vehicle over any unprotected hose of the fire department when laid down on any street or private driveway unless he has obtained the consent of the fire department official in command.

(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634)

9-40-060 Driving, standing or parking on bicycle paths or lanes prohibited.

   (a)   Prohibition.

      (1)   The driver of a vehicle shall not drive, unless entering or exiting a legal parking space, upon any on-street path or lane designated by official signs or markings for the use of bicycles, or otherwise drive or place the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such path or lane.

      (2)   The driver of a vehicle shall not: (i) stand or park a vehicle upon any on-street path or lane designated by official signs or markings for the use of bicycles; (ii) stand or park upon any lane designated by pavement markings for the shared use of motor vehicles and bicycles; or (iii) stand the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such lane.

      (3)   In addition to the fine provided in Section 9-4-025 of this Code, any vehicle parked in violation of subsection (a)(2) shall be subject to an immediate tow and removal to a city vehicle pound or authorized garage pursuant to Section 9-92-030.

      (4)   Notwithstanding subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2), the driver of a bus may stop the bus in any such lane: (i) at a designated bus stop for the purpose of loading or unloading of passengers; (ii) in case of an emergency; or (iii) as permitted in Section 9-48-050(d) of this Code.

   (b)   Exception. Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, an electric personal assistive mobility device, as that term is defined in Section 9-80-205, may enter and drive upon the Randolph Protected Bike Lane located on Upper East Randolph Street, between North Michigan Avenue and North Harbor Drive.

   (c)   Class 3 electric bicycles. The rider of a Class 3 electric bicycle shall not ride in a bike lane.

   (d)   Enforcement. Any police officer shall have authority to enforce the provisions of this section. In addition, any traffic control aide, or other designated member of the Police Department, or any parking enforcement aide or other person designated by the Traffic Compliance Administrator, Commissioner of Transportation, or the Commissioner of Streets and Sanitation shall have authority to enforce the provisions of subsection (a)(2) of this section.

(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 9-1-99, p. 10503, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 3-12-08, p. 22781, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 54983, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-14, p. 85779, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 99061, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-22, p. 58216, § 2)

9-40-070 Driving on sidewalks or parkways prohibited.

   The driver of a vehicle shall not drive on any sidewalk or parkway except on a permanent or temporary driveway.

(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634)

9-40-071 Driving on sidewalks in housing authority development prohibited.

   No operator of a vehicle, other than an emergency vehicle or authorized service vehicle, shall drive upon any sidewalk, lawn area, playground area, asphalt area or upon or through a firelane within or adjacent to any Chicago Housing Authority Development not designated for such use.

(Added Coun. J. 5-22-91, p. 823)