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§ 76.02 DRAG RACING.
   (A)   Any person who, as an operator of a motor vehicle, is convicted of being a participant in drag racing shall be subject to the penalties provided in this chapter.
   (B)   DRAG RACING means the act of two or more individuals competing or racing on any street or highway in this city in a situation in which one of the motor vehicles is beside or to the rear of a motor vehicle operated by a competing driver, and the one driver attempts to prevent the competing driver from passing or overtaking, either by acceleration or maneuver, or one or more individuals competing in a race against time on any street in this city.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-504) Penalty, see § 70.99
Editor's note:
   ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-504 has been repealed by Public Act 95-310, § 10.
§ 76.03 ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURIES.
   (A)   The driver of any vehicle involved in a motor vehicle crash resulting in personal injury to or death of any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such crash, or as close thereto as possible and shall then forthwith return to, and in every event shall remain at the scene of the crash until the requirements of § 76.04 have been fulfilled. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
   (B)   Any person who has failed to stop or to comply with the requirements of division (A) of this section shall, as soon as possible but in no case later than one-half hour after such motor vehicle crash, or, if hospitalized and incapacitated from reporting at any time during such period, as soon as possible but in no case later than one-half hour after being discharged from the hospital, report the place of the crash, the date, the approximate time, the driver's name and address, the registration number of the vehicle driven, and the names of all other occupants of such vehicle, at a police station or sheriff's office near the place where such crash occurred. No report made as required under this division shall be used, directly or indirectly, as a basis for the prosecution of any violation of division (A) of this section.
   (B-1)   Any person arrested for violating this section is subject to chemical testing of his or her blood, breath, other bodily substance, or urine for the presence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, as provided in 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1, if the testing occurs within 12 hours of the time of the occurrence of the crash that led to his or her arrest. The person's driving privileges are subject to statutory summary suspension under 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1 if he or she fails testing or statutory summary revocation under 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1 if he or she refuses to undergo the testing. For purposes of this section, PERSONAL INJURY shall mean any injury requiring immediate professional treatment in a medical facility or doctor's office.
   (C)   Any person failing to comply with division (A) of this section shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.
   (D)   Any person failing to comply with division (B) of this section is guilty of a Class 2 felony if the motor vehicle crash does not result in the death of any person. Any person failing to comply with division (B) of this section when the crash results in the death of any person is guilty of a Class 1 felony.
   (E)   The Secretary of State shall revoke the driving privilege of any person convicted of a violation of this section.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-401) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 76.04 DUTY TO GIVE INFORMATION AND RENDER AID.
   (A)   The driver of any vehicle involved in a motor vehicle crash resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall give the driver's name, address, registration number and owner of the vehicle the driver is operating and shall upon request and if available exhibit such driver's license to the person struck or the driver or occupant of or person attending any vehicle collided with and shall render to any person injured in such crash reasonable assistance, including the carrying or the making of arrangements for the carrying of such person to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment, if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary or if such carrying is requested by the injured person.
   (B)   If none of the persons entitled to information pursuant to this section is in condition to receive and understand such information and no police officer is present, such driver after rendering reasonable assistance shall forthwith report such motor vehicle crash at the nearest office of a duly authorized police authority, disclosing the information required by this section.
   (C)   Any person failing to comply with this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-403) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 76.05 ACCIDENT INVOLVING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
   (A)   The driver of any vehicle involved in a motor vehicle crash resulting only in damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such motor vehicle crash or as close thereto as possible, but shall forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such motor vehicle crash until the requirements of § 76.04 have been fulfilled. A driver does not violate this section if the driver moves the vehicle as soon as possible off the highway to the nearest safe location on an exit ramp shoulder, a frontage road, the nearest suitable cross street, or other suitable location that does not obstruct traffic and remains at that location until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of § 76.04. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. If a damaged vehicle is obstructing traffic lanes, the driver of the vehicle must make every reasonable effort to move the vehicle or have it moved so as not to block the traffic lanes. Any person failing to comply with this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
   (B)   Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall make a finding as to whether the damage to a vehicle is in excess of $1,000, and in such case a statement of this finding shall be reported to the Secretary of State with the report of conviction as required by 625 ILCS 5/6-204. Upon receipt of such report of conviction and statement of finding that the damage to a vehicle is in excess of $1,000, the Secretary of State shall suspend the driver's license or any nonresident's driving privilege.
   (C)   If any peace officer or highway authority official finds (i) a vehicle standing upon a highway or toll highway in violation of a prohibition, limitation, or restriction on stopping, standing, or parking imposed under this traffic code or (ii) a disabled vehicle that obstructs the roadway of a highway or toll highway, the peace officer or highway authority official is authorized to move the vehicle or to require the operator of the vehicle to move the vehicle to the shoulder of the road, to a position where parking is permitted, or to public parking or storage premises. The removal may be performed by, or under the direction of, the peace officer or highway authority official or may be contracted for by local authorities. After the vehicle has been removed, the peace officer or highway authority official shall follow appropriate procedures, as provided in § 76.04.
   (D)   A towing service, its officers, and its employees are not liable for loss of or damages to any real or personal property that occurs as the result of the removal or towing of any vehicle under division (C) of this section, as provided in subsection (b) of 625 ILCS 5/4-213.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-402) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 76.06 DUTY UPON DAMAGING UNATTENDED VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY.
   (A)   The driver of any vehicle which collides with or is involved in a motor vehicle crash with any vehicle which is unattended, or other property, resulting in any damage to such other vehicle or property shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle or other property of the driver's name, address, registration number and owner of the vehicle the driver was operating or shall attach securely in a conspicuous place on or in the vehicle or other property struck a written notice giving the driver's name, address, registration number and owner of the vehicle the driver was driving and shall without unnecessary delay notify the nearest office of a duly authorized police authority and shall make a written report of such crash when and as required in § 76.07. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. If a damaged vehicle is obstructing traffic lanes, the driver of the vehicle must make every reasonable effort to move the vehicle or have it moved so as not to block the traffic lanes.
   (B)   Any person failing to comply with this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
   (C)   If any peace officer or highway authority official finds (i) a vehicle standing upon a highway or toll highway in violation of a prohibition, limitation, or restriction on stopping, standing, or parking imposed under this traffic code or (ii) a disabled vehicle that obstructs the roadway of a highway or toll highway, the peace officer or highway authority official is authorized to move the vehicle or to require the operator of the vehicle to move the vehicle to the shoulder of the road, to a position where parking is permitted, or to public parking or storage premises. The removal may be performed by, or under the direction of, the peace officer or highway authority official or may be contracted for by local authorities. After the vehicle has been removed, the peace officer or highway authority official shall follow appropriate procedures, as provided in 625 ILCS 5/4-203.
   (D)   A towing service, its officers, and its employees are not liable for loss of or damages to any real or personal property that occurs as the result of the removal or towing of any vehicle under division (C) of this section, as provided in subsection (b) of 625 ILCS 5/4-213.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-404) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 76.07 DUTY TO REPORT ACCIDENT.
   (A)   The driver of a vehicle that is in any manner involved in an accident within this city, resulting in injury to or death of any person, or in which damage to the property of any one person, including himself, in excess of $1,500 (or $500 if any of the vehicles involved in the accident is subject to ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 7-601, but is not covered by a liability insurance policy in accordance with ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 7-601) is sustained shall, as soon as possible but not later than ten days after the accident, file with the Police Department a copy of the accident report required to be filed with the state under ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-406.
   (B)   Whenever a school bus is involved in an accident in this city, caused by a collision, a sudden stop, or otherwise, resulting in any property damage, personal injury, or death, and whenever an accident occurs within 50 feet of a school bus in this city resulting in personal injury to or the death of any person while awaiting or preparing to board the bus or immediately after exiting the bus, the driver shall as soon as possible, but not later than ten days after the accident, forward a written report to the Police Department. If a report is also required under division (A) above, that report and the report required by this division (B) shall be submitted on a single form.
   (C)   The Chief of Police may require any driver, occupant, or owner of a vehicle involved in an accident of which report must be made as provided in this section or § 76.09 to file supplemental reports whenever the original report is insufficient in the opinion of the Chief of Police and may require witnesses of the accident to submit written reports. The report may include photographs, charts, sketches, and graphs.
   (D)   Should the Police Department learn through other reports of accidents required by law of the occurrence of an accident reportable under this chapter and the driver, owner, or witness has not reported as required under (A) or (C) above or § 76.09 within the time specified, the person is not relieved of the responsibility and the Police Department shall notify the person by first class mail directed to his last known address of his legal obligation. However, the notification is not a condition precedent to impose the penalty for failure to report as provided in (E) below.
   (E)   The Secretary of State shall suspend the driver's license or any nonresident's driving privilege of any person who fails or neglects to make report of a traffic accident as herein required or as required by any other law of this state.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-406)
Editor’s note:
   625 ILCS 5/11-406 has been repealed by Public Act 102-560, effective August 20, 2021
§ 76.08 FALSE REPORTS.
   Any person who provides information in an oral or written report required by this traffic code with knowledge or reason to believe that such information is false shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-409)
§ 76.09 WHEN DRIVER FAILS TO REPORT.
   Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of making a required written accident report and if there was another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the motor vehicle accident capable of making a written report, the occupant shall make or cause the written report to be made. If the driver fails for any reason to make the report the owner of the vehicle involved in the motor vehicle accident shall, as soon as practicable, make the report to the Police Department.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-410)
Editor’s note:
   625 ILCS 5/11-410 has been repealed by Public Act 102-560, effective August 20, 2021