9-40-170 Driving or moving vehicle in unsafe condition.

   It is unlawful for any person to drive or move, or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved, on any roadway any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person or property or which contains equipment prohibited by the traffic code or is not equipped with such lamps and other equipment in proper condition and adjustment as required in the traffic code, or which is equipped in any manner in violation of this Code.

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

9-40-175 Operation of vehicles by a minor.

   Except for a minor who possesses a valid instruction permit under 625 ILCS 5/6-107.1, and operates a vehicle in compliance with that section’s requirements, it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 16 years to operate any vehicle on the streets of the City. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $5.00 nor more than $100.00 for each offense.

(Added Coun. J. 4-10-13, p. 51189, § 11; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 99061, § 1)

9-40-180 Coasting downhill prohibited.

   (a)   The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the gears of such vehicle in neutral.

   (b)   The driver of a motor vehicle of the second division when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the clutch disengaged.

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

9-40-190 Pulling out from parked position.

   No person shall move a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked on any roadway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety.

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

9-40-200 Operator's signals.

   (a)   No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after giving a clearly audible signal by sounding the horn if any pedestrian may be affected by such movement or after giving an appropriate visual signal in the manner hereinafter provided.

   (b)   A signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.

   (c)   A turn signal shall be given to indicate an intention to change lanes or start from a parallel parked position.

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

9-40-210 Operator's signals – Stop or decrease in speed.

   No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this chapter to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give such signal.

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

9-40-220 Operator's signals – Means.

   Any stop or turn signal when required by the traffic code shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by mechanical device, all of which signals shall be plainly visible and understandable in normal sunlight and at night from a distance of 100 feet to the front and rear, but shall not project a glaring or dazzling light; except that a stop signal need be visible only from the rear. All mechanical signal devices shall be self- illuminated at all times when in use.

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

9-40-230 Vehicle operator's signals – Hand and arm – Manner.

   Hand and arm signals shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner:

   1.   Left turn, hand and arm extended horizontally;

   2.   Right turn, hand and arm extended upward;

   3.   Stop or decrease speed, hand and arm extended downward.

(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 54983, § 1)