Illinois Compiled Statutes 625 ILCS 5/11-907.5 – Approaching disabled vehicles
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(a) Upon approaching a disabled vehicle with lighted hazard lights on a highway having at least 4 lanes, of which at least 2 are proceeding in the same direction, a driver of a vehicle shall:
(1) proceeding with due caution, yield the
(1) proceeding with due caution, yield the
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right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the disabled vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions; or
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(2) if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe
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proceeding with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions and leaving a safe distance until safely past the stationary vehicles.
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(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this Section commits a petty offense.
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 625 ILCS 5/11-907.5
- Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts