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(A) Every motor vehicle of the second division, the length of which together with any trailer or trailers in tow thereof, is more than 25 feet, or the width of which is more than 80 inches exclusive of mirrors, bumpers, and other required safety devices, while being operated on the highways of this city during the period from sunset to sunrise, shall display on the front of the vehicle 2 yellow or amber lights, one on each upper front corner of the vehicle, which shall be plainly visible at a distance of at least 500 feet; also on the rear thereof in a horizontal line, 3 red lights plainly visible at a distance of not less than 500 feet; also, on the front of the body of that vehicle near the lower left-hand corner, one yellow or amber tinted reflector, and near the lower right-hand corner, one yellow or amber tinted reflector; also, red reflectors on the rear of the body of that vehicle, not more than 12 inches from the lower left- and right-hand corners. All motor vehicles of the second division more than 20 feet long, and all trailers and semitrailers, except trailers and semitrailers having a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less, including the weight of the trailer and maximum load, while being operated on the highways of this city during the period from sunset to sunrise, shall display on each side of the vehicle at approximately the points of the length of the same, at a height not exceeding 5 feet above the surface of the road, and reflecting on a line approximately at right angles to the center line of the vehicle, 2 amber tinted reflectors. After January, 1974, all new motor vehicles of the second division more than 20 feet long, and all trailers and semitrailers except trailers and semitrailers having a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less, including the weight of the trailer and maximum load, sold as new in this city, while being operated on the highways of this city during the period from sunset to sunrise, shall display on each side of the vehicle, not more than 12 inches from the front, one amber tinted reflector, and not more than 12 inches from the rear, one red reflector at a height not exceeding 5 feet above the surface of the road, and reflecting on a line approximately at right angles to the center line of the vehicle, approved by the department.
(B) Every trailer and semitrailer having a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less, including the weight of the trailer and maximum load, towed either by a motor vehicle of the first division or a motor vehicle of the second division, shall be equipped with 2 red reflectors, which will be visible when hit by headlight beams 300 feet away at night, on the rear of the body of the trailer, not more than 12 inches from the lower left-hand and lower right-hand corners.
(C) Every vehicle designated in division (A) or (B) of this section that is manufactured after December 31, 1973, shall, at the places and times specified in division (A) or (B) of this section, display reflectors and clearance, identification, and side marker lamps in conformance with the specifications prescribed by the department.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-202) Penalty, see § 70.999
(A) During the period from sunset to sunrise, every motorcycle or motor vehicle which is standing on any highway shall display a parking light on the front and at the rear of the same. However, the city council may by ordinance, under rules and regulations it may prescribe, designate any part or parts of any street, or other highway under its jurisdiction, as parking places in which motorcycles and motor vehicles may be parked without having their lamps lighted, as otherwise required by this section.
(B) Any lighted driving lamps upon a parked vehicle shall be depressed or dimmed.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-203)
(A) Every vehicle, including animal-drawn vehicles, referred to in § 74.001 (B), not specifically required by the provisions of this chapter to be equipped with lamps or other lighting devices, shall, at all times specified in § 74.002, be equipped with at least 2 lamps displaying a white light visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the front of the vehicle, and shall also be equipped with 2 lamps displaying a red light visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the rear of the vehicle.
(B) The preceding division does not apply to antique vehicles, custom vehicles, or street rods. An antique vehicle shall be equipped with lamps of the same type originally installed by the manufacturer as original equipment and in working order.
(C) The provisions of this section are in addition to any lighting equipment required by § 74.006.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-205) Penalty, see § 70.999
Every animal-drawn vehicle, farm tractor, implement of husbandry, and special mobile equipment, except when used for road construction or maintenance within the limits of a construction or maintenance project where traffic-control devices are used in compliance with the applicable provisions of the manual and specifications adopted under ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-301, when operated on a highway during a time when lighted lamps are required by § 74.002, shall display to the rear at least one flashing amber signal lamp mounted as high as practicable and of sufficient intensity to be visible for a distance of at least 500 feet in normal sunlight; provided that only the rearmost vehicle of a combination of vehicles coupled together need display the lamp.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-205.1) Penalty, see § 70.999
(A) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with more than one spot lamp, and every lighted spot lamp shall be so aimed and used upon approaching another vehicle that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam will be directed to the left of the prolongation of the extreme left side of the vehicle, nor more than 100 feet ahead of the vehicle.
(B) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than 3 auxiliary driving lamps mounted on the front at a height not less than 12 inches nor more than 42 inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands.
(C) The restrictions of this section shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles or equipment used for snow and ice removal operations if owned or operated by or for any governmental body.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-207) Penalty, see § 70.999
If a rural mail delivery vehicle is equipped with special signal lamps, there shall be displayed to the front 2 alternately flashing amber lamps located at the same level and mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, to the rear, 2 alternately flashing amber lamps located at the same level and mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally as practicable. The lamps shall be of sufficient intensity to be visible 500 feet in normal sunlight, and shall be controlled so that they will only be used to indicate to other traffic that a stop is being made for the purpose of picking up or delivering U.S. mail.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-214) Penalty, see § 70.999
Except as provided in § 74.015:
(A) No person shall drive or move any vehicle or equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device thereon displaying a red light visible from directly in front thereof.
(B) Subject to the restrictions in § 71.018 (D), flashing lights are prohibited on motor vehicles except as a means for indicating a right or left turn, or the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-212) Penalty, see § 70.999
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