(A) Definitions. For the purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MOTOR TRUCK. Every motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property, which holds a license plate classification of H through Z pursuant to Section 3-815(a) of the Illinois Vehicle Code, ILCS Chapter 625, Act 5, § 3-815(a).
TRUCK TRACTOR. Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn, which holds a license plate classification of H through Z pursuant to Section 3-815(a) of the Illinois Vehicle Code, ILCS Chapter 625, Act 5, § 3-815(a).
(B) Motor truck and truck tractor traffic prohibited.
(1) Except as provided in division (B)(3) of this section, no person shall operate any motor truck tractor upon River Street, between Barrington Avenue and Main Street (IL Route 72).
(2) Except as provided in division (B)(3) of this section, no person shall operate any motor truck or truck tractor upon the following roadway sections within the village:
(a) Water Street, between Barrington Avenue and Main Street (IL Route 72), and
(b) Van Buren Street, between Barrington Avenue and Main Street (IL Route 72).
(3) The following vehicles, regardless of license plate classification, are exempt from the provisions of divisions (B)(1) and (B)(2) of this section:
(a) Emergency vehicles.
(b) Vehicles owned and operated by governmental agencies.
(c) Vehicles owned and operated by private utilities for the purpose of engaging in services within the roadway sections listed in divisions (B)(1) and (B)(2) of this section.
(d) Buses.
(e) Vehicles engaged in the collection and removal of garbage or refuse within the roadway sections listed in divisions (B)(1) and (B)(2) of this section.
(f) Snow removal vehicles engaged in snow removal functions on private property or under contract with the village.
(g) Tow trucks for the purpose of engaging in services within the roadway sections listed in divisions (B)(1) and (B)(2) of this section.
(h) Vehicles engaged in receiving or discharging goods or performing any contracted work at any business or residence within the roadway sections listed in divisions (B)(1) and (B)(2) of this section.
(C) Signage. The Public Works Director is hereby authorized and directed to erect and maintain specialized traffic directional control signs on Water Street between Barrington Avenue and Main Street (IL Route 72), River Street between Barrington Avenue and Main Street (IL Route 72), and Van Buren Street between Barrington Avenue and Main Street (IL Route 72) in a conspicuous manner and place at each end of the roadway or section thereof in order to give notice of this regulation.
(D) Civil infraction assessment. A violation of any provision of this section constitutes a traffic infraction and shall be dealt with according to the procedures established by § 10.99 of this Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 24-11, passed 3-18-2024)