(A) Issuance Of “P” Tickets: Whenever a police officer is authorized to arrest a person without a warrant because of a violation of any section or provision of this Code or Illinois Vehicle Code listed in subsection (B) of this section, said police officer, may, in lieu of the filing of a complaint in court, issue a citation (“P” ticket) to the alleged violator. Such citation, on a form prescribed by the Chief of Police, shall: (Ord. 17-07, 4-11-2017)
1. Advise said person that he has violated a specified ordinance;
2. Request said person to make payment of a specified amount applicable to said alleged violation, as set forth in subsection (B) of this section, as settlement of said violation claim;
3. Inform said person that upon failure to settle said claim as provided herein, a complaint will be filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County charging him with such violation. (Ord. 10-03, 2-23-2010)
(B) Applicable Sections: The procedure for citations (“P” tickets) set forth herein shall be applicable with respect to the violations of the following sections:
Violations | Settlement Amount | |
1. Parking regulations - section 9-2-1 et seq., of this Code | $75.00 | |
2. Vehicle license requirements - section 3-4-1 et seq., of this Code | 75.00 | |
3. Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC) sections as follows: | ||
IVC Section | Description | Settlement Amount |
5/3-413(a,b,f) | Improper display of registration plates or stickers | $75.00 |
5/3-701 | No valid registration plates or stickers | 75.00 |
5/6-116 | Failure to notify Secretary of State of address/change | 75.00 |
5/11-1406 | Obstruction to driver’s view | 75.00 |
5/11-1407 | Improper opening of door into traffic | 75.00 |
5/11-1502 | Disobey traffic control signal (bicycle) | 75.00 |
5/12-101 | Unsafe motor vehicle | 75.00 |
5/12-201(a) | Driving without lighted lamp (motorcycle) | 75.00 |
5/12-201(b) | Driving without lights when required | 75.00 |
5/12-201(b) | No taillights | 75.00 |
5/12-201(b) | No red taillight | 75.00 |
5/12-201(b) | Only one red taillight | 75.00 |
5/12-201(c) | No rear registration light | 75.00 |
5/12-205.1 | No lights when required (specific vehicle) | 75.00 |
5/12-208 | No signal lamp or device | 75.00 |
5/12-211 | Improper lighting | 75.00 |
5/12-212 | Illegal lights (red or flashing) | 75.00 |
5/12-215 | Illegal use of oscillating, rotating or flashing lights | 75.00 |
5/12-301 | Defective or no brakes | 75.00 |
5/12-401 | Use of illegal tires (studs) | 75.00 |
5/12-405(c) | Use of unsafe tire | 75.00 |
5/12-501 | No safety glass | 75.00 |
5/12-502 | Mirrors | 75.00 |
5/12-503(a,c,e) | Obstruction of driver’s view | 75.00 |
5/12-503(d) | No windshield wiper or cleaning device | 75.00 |
5/12-601 | Defective horn/unlawful use of siren | 75.00 |
5/12-602 | Muffler (loud; excessive noise; no muffler) | 75.00 |
5/12-603.1 | Seat belt not worn, driver/ passenger | 75.00 |
5/12-606 | Tow trucks (identification) | 75.00 |
5/12-607 | Vehicle suspension system | 75.00 |
5/12-608 | Vehicle bumpers | 75.00 |
5/12-610 | Wearing headset receiver while driving | 75.00 |
5/12-702(a) | No flags, flares, warning devices carried | 75.00 |
5/12-702(c) | No flags, flares, warning devices displayed | 75.00 |
5/12-703 | Dripping oil on roadway | 75.00 |
5/12-710 | Inadequate or no splashguards | 75.00 |
5/12-712 | Construction equipment to display company name | 75.00 |
5/12-713 | Commercial trucks used by construction contractors or Subcontractors to display company name | 75.00 |
(C) Settlement:
1. Pursuant to said citation, the person accused of the violation may settle and compromise the violation claim by paying to the village the applicable settlement amount set forth in subsection (B) of this section within ten (10) days of the date said alleged offense was committed.
2. Such settlement shall be made in accordance with the instruction set forth on the citation, at the office of the village clerk, who shall issue a receipt for the money so received and promptly remit said amount to the village treasurer to be credited to the proper municipal fund.
(D) Second Notice; Penalty: In the event that the person to whom said citation is issued fails to settle and pay the violation within ten (10) days, a second notice may be mailed to him. When the second notice has been mailed, the violation may then be settled by paying double the amount of the initial settlement amount within ten (10) days of the date the second notice is mailed.
(E) Final Notice; Penalty: In the event the person to whom the citation is issued fails to settle and pay the violation claim within the time specified in the second notice, a final notice may be mailed to him. When the final notice has been mailed, the violation may then be settled by paying double the amount of the second notice within ten (10) days of the date the final notice is mailed.
(F) Issuance Of Complaint; Collection:
1. In the event the person to whom the citation is issued fails to settle and pay the violation claim as provided in subsection (C), (D), or (E) of this section, the violation claim may be forwarded to a collection agency for collection on behalf of the village. When the violation claim has been forwarded to a collection agency, the violation may then be settled by paying one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) within the time specified by such agency.
2. In the event the person to whom the citation is issued fails to settle and pay the violation claim as provided in subsection (C), (D), (E), or (F)1 of this section, a notice to appear or complaint shall be served upon the alleged violator and filed in the circuit court of Cook County for prosecution. The fine and costs shall be in such amounts as may be determined by the circuit court, but not to exceed the sum of six hundred dollars ($600.00) for any one violation; provided that the offense(s) may be settled and compromised for the amount specified in a notice to appear at least three (3) working days before the court date. Such amount shall be three (3) times, i.e., four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) the settlement amount set forth in subsection (E) of this section.
(G) Correction Of Violation: Payment of any amount as settlement herein will not excuse any party from securing a required license, and paying the fee therefor, or from correcting the violation described in the citation. Proof that the violation has been corrected shall be presented to the village clerk.
(H) Parking Violation: The fact that an automobile or motor vehicle which is illegally operated or parked is registered with the secretary of state in the name of an alleged violator, or that a vehicle sticker issued by a municipality has been issued in the name of the alleged violator, shall constitute proof that the alleged violator was in control of or was the operator of the automobile or motor vehicle at the time of the alleged violation.
(Ord. 10-03, 2-23-2010; amd. Ord. 15-09, 7-28-2015; Ord. 2022-02, 1-11-2022; Ord. 2022-19, 8-23-2022)