625 ILCS 5/Illinois vehicle code. (2023)

(625 ILCS 5/Chap. 11 Art. X Title)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1001) (c cap. 95 1/2, par. 11-1001)
Say. 11-1001.Compliance with traffic control systems and traffic rules by pedestrians.
(a) A pedestrian must obey the instructions of any official traffic control device specific to him or her, unless directed otherwise by a police officer.
(b) Pedestrians are subject to the pedestrian and traffic control signals provided for in Sections 11-306 and 11-307 of this chapter, but in all other locations pedestrians have the privileges set out in this section and are subject to the restrictions.
(Font: P.A. 76-1734 See more.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1002) (c Ch. 95 1/2, Par. 11-1002)
Say. 11-1002.Give way to pedestrians at zebra crossings.
(a) When traffic guidance signs are not installed or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle must stop and give way to a pedestrian crossing the road within a crosswalk if the pedestrian is in the middle of the road over which the vehicle is traveling, or if the pedestrian approaches the opposite half of the lane so close that he is in danger.
(b) No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other safe place and run or run into the lane of a moving vehicle that is so close as to present an imminent danger.
(c) Paragraph (a) does not apply under the conditions set forth in Section 11-1003(b).
(d) Whenever a vehicle is stopped at a marked zebra crossing or at an unmarked zebra crossing at an intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross the road, the driver of another vehicle approaching from behind may override such a stationary vehicle do not overtake and overtake.
(e) Whenever there are stop signs or flashing red lights at an intersection or at a clearly marked crosswalk between intersections, motorists must give way to pedestrians in accordance with Section 11-904 of this chapter.
(Those: PA 96-1165, ef. 7-22-10.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1002.5)
Say. 11-1002.5.pedestrian crossing at zebra crossings; school zones.
(a) For purposes of this section, "school" has the meaning given to that term in section 11-605.
On a school day, when school-age children are present and close enough to present a potential hazard from the proximity of motorized traffic, and when road signs are absent or inoperative, the driver of a vehicle must stop and a pedestrian who is driving the crossing the street within a crosswalk, to take evasive action when the pedestrian is on the same half of the street that the vehicle is traveling on, or when the pedestrian is so close to the opposite half of the street that is at risk.
For the purposes of this section, a school day begins at seven pre-meridians and ends at four post-meridians.
This section does not apply unless appropriate placards are posted in accordance with Section 11-605.
(b) The first violation of this section is a minor violation with a minimum penalty of $150. A second or subsequent violation of this section is a minor violation with a minimum penalty of $300.
(c) (blank).
(Quelle: P.A. 100-987, eff. 7-1-19.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1003) (c cap. 95 1/2, par. 11-1003)
Say. 11-1003.Crossing pedestrian crossings.
(a) Any pedestrian crossing a road at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection must give way to all vehicles on the road.
(b) Any pedestrian crossing a road at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overpass has been constructed must give way to all vehicles on the road.
(c) Pedestrians shall not cross anywhere between adjacent intersections where traffic control signals are in operation, except at a signaled crosswalk.
(d) No pedestrian may cross an intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic control bodies; and if pedestrians are permitted to cross diagonally, they should only cross in accordance with official traffic control regulations pertaining to such crossing movements.
(e) Disabled pedestrians may cross the road at any point other than within a marked or unmarked crosswalk if the crossing is physically inaccessible to them, but they must give way to all vehicles on the road.
(Quelle: P.A. 88-685, eff. 1-24-95.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1) (mach Ch. 95 1/2, Par. 11-1003.1)
Say. 11-1003.1.Drivers must exercise due care.Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code or the provisions of local law, every driver of a Vehicle must exercise due diligence to avoid a collision with a pedestrian or person riding a bicycle or other human-powered device and must provide a warning honking the horn when necessary and taking reasonable precautions when witnessing children or anyone who is obviously confused, incapacitated or intoxicated.
(Font: PA 82-132.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1004) (c cap. 95 1/2, par. 11-1004)
Say. 11-1004.disabled pedestrian; right of way.The driver of the vehicle must give way to any pedestrian with a clearly visible disability.
(Quelle: P.A. 88-685, eff. 1-24-95.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1004.1) (do chap. 95 1/2, par. 11-1004.1)
Say. 11-1004.1.Motorized wheelchairs.Any person using a power chair on a sidewalk or street has all the rights and is subject to all the responsibilities of a pedestrian.
(Font: PA 84-672.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1005) (c cap. 95 1/2, par. 11-1005)
Say. 11-1005.Pedestrians must use the right half of the crosswalk.
Pedestrians should circulate in the right half of the zebra crossing if possible.
(Font: PA 76-1586.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1005.1)
Say. 11-1005.1.Electric personal mobility aids.Any person who operates an electric personal mobility assistance device on a sidewalk or street has all the rights and is subject to all the obligations that apply to a pedestrian. local government agency to regulate or ban the use of electrically powered personal mobility devices.
(Quelle: P.A. 92-868, effected 6-1-03.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1007) (c cap. 95 1/2, par. 11-1007)
Say. 11-1007.pedestrians on highways.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (e), where a sidewalk is provided and its use is practicable, it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and across an adjacent street.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (e), any pedestrian walking along and across a carriageway where there is no pavement shall only walk on a hard shoulder, as far as possible from the edge of the carriageway.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (e), any pedestrian walking along and across a carriageway, when there is no sidewalk or hard shoulder, shall walk as close as practicable to an outside edge of a carriageway and, if on a carriageway, to a dual carriageway, you are only allowed to drive on the left side of the road.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, every pedestrian on a road must give way to all vehicles on the road.
(e) In counties with fewer than 2,000,000 residents, on freeways with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less, and in the sunrise to sunset period, a pedestrian over the age of 18 using inline speed skates may do so Drive on the track as close as possible to an outer edge of the track. Pedestrians using inline speedskates on a street must not impede or impede the traffic of other vehicles. Pedestrians using inline speed skates are subject to all other rights and obligations under this Article X. Nothing in this Code shall be construed as preventing a pedestrian using inline speed skates from using a designated bicycle lane use.
(Those: PA 97-1023, eff. 1-1-13.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1008) (c cap. 95 1/2, par. 11-1008)
Say. 11-1008.Right of way on sidewalks.The driver of a vehicle must give way to any pedestrian on the sidewalk.
(Font: PA 79-857.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1009) (c cap. 95 1/2, par. 11-1009)
Say. 11-1009.Pedestrians give way to authorized emergency vehicles.Upon immediate approach by an authorized emergency vehicle using an audible signal and visual signals that meets the requirements of Section 12-217 of this chapter, or a police vehicle using only an audible signal and lawfully, all pedestrians must give up the right-way to the authorized emergency vehicle.
(Font: PA 79-857.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1010) (c cap. 95 1/2, par. 11-1010)
Say. 11-1010.Pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs.A pedestrian who is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs to an extent that makes him or her a hazard shall not walk or be in any roadway other than a sidewalk.
(Font: PA 79-857.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1011) (c cap. 95 1/2, par. 11-1011)
Say. 11-1011.Bridge and railway signs.
(a) No pedestrian shall enter or remain on or approach a bridge beyond the bridge, gate or barrier signal after the indication of the bridge operating signal has been given.
(b) No pedestrian shall pass through, around, over or under any gate or barrier on a level crossing or bridge while such gate or barrier is closed or being opened or closed.
(c) No pedestrian shall enter, be on or cross a level crossing or footbridge crossing a railway track when an audible bell or a readily visible electrical or mechanical signaling device is in operation to warn of the presence, approach, passage or Departure warning of a railway train or railway equipment.
(d) Violation of any part of this section is a minor violation, which is subject to a fine of US$250 for the first violation and a fine of US$500 for the second or each subsequent violation. The court may award 25 hours of community service in lieu of the $250 fine for the first violation.
(e) Local authorities shall impose fines under subsection (d) on pedestrians who do not obey signs indicating the presence, approach, passage or departure of a train or railway equipment.
(Those: PA 96-1244, eff. 1-1-11.)