Illinois § 10

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10.

No stopping or standing within one-half mile of O'Hare International Airport. Except where permitted, a person operating a motor vehicle shall not stop or stand the vehicle on a shoulder of a highway along traffic routes within a one-half mile radius of: (1) the eastern entrance to O'Hare International Airport; and (2) the intersection of Interstate 90 and Interstate 294. No person who is the lessor of a motor vehicle under a written lease agreement shall be liable for an automated traffic safety system violation involving such motor vehicle during the period of the lease, unless, upon the request of the appropriate authority received within 120 days after the violation occurred, the lessor provides within 60 days after such receipt the name and address of the lessee. Upon the provision of information by the lessor under this Section, the Authority may issue the violation to the lessee of the vehicle in the same manner as it would issue a violation to a registered owner of a vehicle, and the lessee may be held liable for the violation. This Section shall not apply to vehicles that are stopped or standing in a restricted area if: (1) a person is yielding to an emergency vehicle; (2) the vehicle malfunctions; (3) a person was directed to stop the person's vehicle by a law enforcement officer; (4) the vehicle was stolen prior to violation and not controlled by the registered owner of the vehicle; or (5) the driver of the vehicle received a Uniform Traffic Citation from a police officer at the time of the violation for the same offense. (Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25; 104-417, eff. 8-15-25.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-184) Sec. 10. No stopping or standing within one-half mile of O'Hare International Airport. Except where permitted, a person operating a motor vehicle shall not stop or stand the vehicle on a shoulder of a highway along traffic routes within a one-half mile radius of: (1) the eastern entrance to O'Hare International Airport; and (2) the intersection of Interstate 90 and Interstate 294. No person who is the lessor of a motor vehicle under a written lease agreement shall be liable for an automated traffic safety system violation involving such motor vehicle during the period of the lease, unless, upon the request of the appropriate authority received within 120 days after the violation occurred, the lessor provides within 60 days after such receipt the name and address of the lessee. Upon the provision of information by the lessor under this Section, the State Police may issue the violation to the lessee of the vehicle in the same manner as it would issue a violation to a registered owner of a vehicle, and the lessee may be held liable for the violation. This Section shall not apply to vehicles that are stopped or standing in a restricted area if: (1) a person is yielding to an emergency vehicle; (2) the vehicle malfunctions; (3) a person was directed to stop the person's vehicle by a law enforcement officer; (4) the vehicle was stolen prior to violation and not controlled by the registered owner of the vehicle; or (5) the driver of the vehicle received a Uniform Traffic Citation from a police officer at the time of the violation for the same offense. As used in this Section, "traffic route" refers to all routes within the defined radii, including routes that are under the jurisdiction or partial jurisdiction of the Department. (Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25; 104-184, eff. 1-1-26; 104-417, eff. 8-15-25.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 10

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10 cover?

Section 10 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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