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(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
(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 subsection (c), as provided in subsection (b) of 625 ILCS 5/4-213.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-404) Penalty, see § 70.99
(A) The driver of any vehicle involved in a crash that requires notice under this section shall, if no police officer is present, report the crash by the fastest available means of communication to:
(1) The Kewanee Police Department, if the crash occurs within the city limits; or
(2) The nearest office of the county sheriff or Illinois State Police headquarters, if the crash occurs outside of city limits.
(B) Notice is required under division (A) of this section if the crash:
(1) Results in injury or death of any person;
(2) Causes property damage exceeding $1,500, or $500 if any vehicle involved is subject to § 76.05 but lacks liability insurance in compliance with § 76.05;
(3) Involves a school bus, where the crash is due to a collision or sudden stop, resulting in any property damage, personal injury, or death; or
(4) Occurs within 50 feet of a school bus and results in injury or death of any person who is boarding, preparing to board, or has just exited the school bus.
(C) If the driver is physically unable to report the crash as required in division (A) of this section, any other capable occupant in the vehicle at the time of the crash must provide notice as outlined in division (A) of this section.
(Ord. 4212, passed 11-12-24)
Statutory reference:
Immediate notice of crash, see 625 ILCS 5/11-407