Illinois Laws For Pedestrians And Vehicles You Don’t Know

If you're not sure about all the laws in Illinois for pedestrians and vehicles, here's a little refresher course for the next time you're in that kind of situation.

Illinois Laws For Pedestrians And Vehicles

Can I ask you a personal question? Don't worry, it's nothing bad. When was the last time you looked at the Illinois Rules of the Road? Don't worry if it's been a while. Let me guess when you were in driver's ed class in high school?

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That's how it was for me until I had to renew my license a couple of years ago. I was forced to take the written test at that time. I was afraid to fail because it had been so long so I actually took a look at the book. Of course, there were a couple of things that I didn't remember so I was glad I did.

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When I'm out driving around Rockford, I notice a couple of things that drivers seem to have some issues with. One of them is how to interact with pedestrians. That could be a tricky situation if you're not sure what to do. I looked it up so I've got some helpful information for you.

When you approach a crosswalk at an intersection, there are times when the driver needs to come to a complete stop and yield to the pedestrian. I've got a few examples to share so you can avoid an accident or ticket.

Illinois Department Of Transportation

• Pedestrian in crosswalk.

• When making a turn.

• On school days when children are present.

• When a pedestrian is entering or leaving the roadway.

• At intersections when traffic controls aren't working.

• When pedestrians are lawfully crossing the road.