Chapter 10-32
STOP AND YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS

Sections:

10-32-010    Vehicles entering stop crosswalk.

10-32-020    Vehicles entering stop or yield intersection.

10-32-030    Merging traffic.

10-32-040    Vehicles entering highway from private road or driveway.

10-32-050    Operation of vehicles and streetcars on approach of authorized emergency vehicle.

10-32-060    Vehicle approaching highway construction or maintenance area.

10-32-070    Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.

10-32-080    Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings.

10-32-090    Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.

10-32-100    Stop and yield signs.

10-32-110    Emerging from alley, building or private road or driveway.

10-32-120    Funeral processions.

10-32-130    Stop when traffic obstructed.

10-32-010 Vehicles entering stop crosswalk.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-903, as amended, are adopted as follows:

Where stop signs or flashing red signals are in place at an intersection or flashing red signals are in place at a plainly marked crosswalk between intersections, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk and pedestrians within or entering the crosswalk at either edge of the roadway shall have the right-of-way over vehicles so stopped. Drivers of vehicles having so yielded the right-of-way to pedestrians entering or within the nearest crosswalk at an intersection shall also yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within any other crosswalk at the intersection. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-020 Vehicles entering stop or yield intersection.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-904, as amended, are adopted as follows:

A.    Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop or yield signs as authorized in Section 5/11-302 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

B.    Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic-control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another roadway or which is approaching so closely on the roadway as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when the driver is moving across or within the intersection, but said driver having so yielded may proceed at such time as a safe interval occurs.

C.    The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the intersection.

D.    If a driver is involved in a collision at an intersection or interferes with the movement of other vehicles after driving past a yield right-of-way sign, such collision or interference shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-030 Merging traffic.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-905, as amended, are adopted as follows:

Notwithstanding the right-of-way provision in Section 10-24-060, at an intersection where traffic lanes are provided for merging traffic, the driver of each vehicle on the converging roadways is required to adjust his vehicular speed and lateral position so as to avoid a collision with another vehicle. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-040 Vehicles entering highway from private road or driveway.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-906, as amended, are adopted as follows:

The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from an alley, building, private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway to be entered. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-050 Operation of vehicles and streetcars on approach of authorized emergency vehicle.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-907, as amended, are adopted as follows:

A.    Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of the Illinois Vehicle Code or a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible or visual signal,

1.    The driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the highway clear of any intersection and shall, if necessary to permit the safe passage of the emergency vehicle, stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by a police officer; and

2.    The operation of every streetcar shall immediately stop such car clear of any intersection and keep it in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.

B.    This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-060 Vehicle approaching highway construction or maintenance area.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-908, as amended, are adopted as follows:

A.    The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway within any highway construction or maintenance area indicated by official traffic-control devices.

B.    The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway whenever the vehicle engaged in construction or maintenance work displays flashing lights as provided in Section 5/12-215 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

C.    The driver of a vehicle shall stop if signaled to do so by a flagger or a traffic-control signal and remain in such position until signaled to proceed. If a driver of a vehicle fails to stop when signaled to do so by a flagger, the flagger is authorized to report such offense to the state’s attorney or authorized prosecutor. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-070 Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-1201, as amended, are adopted as follows:

A.    Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing such person must exercise due care and caution as the existence of a railroad track across a highway is a warning of danger, and under any of the circumstances stated in this section, the driver shall stop within fifty (50) feet but not less than fifteen (15) feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall not proceed until he can do so safely. The foregoing requirements shall apply when:

1.    A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a railroad train;

2.    A crossing gate is lowered or a human flagman gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train;

3.    A railroad train approaching a highway crossing emits a warning signal and such railroad train, by reason of its speed or nearness to such crossing, is an immediate hazard;

4.    An approaching railroad train is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to such crossing;

5.    A railroad train is approaching so closely that an immediate hazard is created.

B.    No person shall drive any vehicle through, around or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.

C.    The city is authorized to designate particularly dangerous highway grade crossings of railroads and to erect stop signs thereat. When such stop signs are erected the driver of any vehicle shall stop within fifty (50) feet but not less than fifteen (15) feet from the nearest rail of such railroad and shall proceed only upon exercising due care. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-080 Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-1202, as amended, are adopted as follows:

A.    The driver of any of the following vehicles shall, before crossing a railroad track or tracks at grade, stop such vehicle within fifty (50) feet but not less then fifteen (15) feet from the nearest rail and, while so stopped, shall listen and look for the approach of a train and shall not proceed until such movement can be made with safety:

1.    Any second division vehicle carrying passengers for hire;

2.    Any school bus carrying a school child;

3.    Any other vehicle which is required by federal or state law to be placarded when carrying as a cargo or part of a cargo hazardous material as defined in the “Illinois Hazardous Materials Transportation Act.” After stopping as required in this section, the driver shall proceed only in a gear not requiring a change of gears during the crossing, and the driver shall not shift gears while crossing the track or tracks.

B.    This section shall not apply:

1.    At any railroad grade crossing where traffic is controlled by a police officer or flagperson;

2.    At any railroad grade crossing controlled by a functioning traffic-control signal transmitting a green indication which, under law, permits the vehicle to proceed across the railroad tracks without slowing or stopping, except that subsection A of this section shall apply to any school bus carrying a school child;

3.    At any streetcar grade crossing within a business or residence district; or

4.    At any abandoned, industrial or spur track railroad grade crossing designated as exempt by the Illinois Commerce Commission and marked with an official sign as authorized in the State Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-090 Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-1203, as amended, are adopted as follows:

A.    No person shall operate or move any crawler-type tractor, power shovel, derrick, roller, or any equipment or structure having a normal operating speed of ten or less miles per hour, or, for such equipment with eighteen (18) feet or less distance between two adjacent axles, having a vertical body or load clearance of less than nine inches above a level surface, or, for such equipment with more than eighteen (18) feet between two adjacent axles, having a vertical body or load clearance of less than one-half inch per foot of distance between such adjacent axles above a level surface upon or across any tracks at a railroad grade crossing without first complying with this section.

B.    Notice of any such intended crossing shall be given to a superintendent of such railroad and a reasonable time be given to such railroad to provide proper protection at such crossing.

C.    Before making any such crossing the person operating or moving any such vehicle or equipment shall first stop the same not less than fifteen (15) feet nor more than fifty (50) feet from the nearest rail of such railway and while so stopped shall listen and look in both directions along such track for any approaching train and for signals indicating the approach of a train, and shall not proceed until the crossing can be made safely.

D.    No such crossing shall be made when warning is given by automatic signal or crossing gates or a flagman or otherwise of the immediate approach of a railroad train or car. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-100 Stop and yield signs.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-1204, as amended, are adopted as follows:

A.    Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized in Section 5/11-302 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

B.    Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic-control signal, every driver of a vehicle and every motorman of a streetcar approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, in the event there is no crosswalk, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersection roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection.

C.    The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign if required for safety to stop shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, in the event there is no crosswalk, at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-110 Emerging from alley, building or private road or driveway.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-1205, as amended, are adopted as follows:

The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, building, private road or driveway within an urban area shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving into the sidewalk area extending across such alley, building entrance, road or driveway, or in the event there is no sidewalk area, shall stop at the point nearest the street to be entered where the driver has a view of approaching traffic thereon, and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on such roadway. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-120 Funeral processions.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-1420, as amended, are adopted as follows:

A.    Funeral processions have the right-of-way at intersections when vehicles comprising such procession have their headlights lighted, subject to the following conditions and exceptions:

1.    Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield the right-of-way upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle giving an audible or visible signal;

2.    Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield the right-of-way when directed to do so by a traffic officer,

3.    The operator of the leading vehicle in a funeral procession shall comply with the stop signs and traffic-control signals but when the leading vehicle has proceeded across an intersection in accordance with such signal or after stopping as required by the stop sign, all vehicles in such procession may proceed without stopping, regardless of the sign or signal and the leading vehicle and the vehicles in the procession shall proceed with due caution.

B.    The operator of a vehicle not in a funeral procession shall not drive his vehicle in the funeral procession except when authorized to do so by a traffic officer or when such vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle giving audible or visible signal.

C.    Operators of vehicles not a part of a funeral procession may not form a procession or convoy and have their headlights lighted for the purpose of securing the right-of-way granted by this section to funeral processions.

D.    The operation of a vehicle not in a funeral procession may overtake and pass the vehicles in such procession if such overtaking and passing can be accomplished without causing a traffic hazard or interfering with such procession.

E.    The lead vehicle in the funeral procession may be equipped with a flashing amber light which may be used only when such vehicle is used as a lead vehicle in such procession. Vehicles comprising a funeral procession may utilize funeral pennants or flags or windshield stickers to identify the individual vehicles in such a procession. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)

10-32-130 Stop when traffic obstructed.

The provisions of Illinois Vehicle Code § 5/11-1425, as amended, are adopted as follows:

No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk or drive onto any railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection, crosswalk or railroad grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle he is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles, pedestrians or railroad trains notwithstanding any traffic-control signal indication to proceed. (Ord. 2910 § 5 (Par. I (part)), 1995)