Illinois § 11-907.5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-907.5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-907.5.
Approaching disabled vehicles. (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 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 (2) if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe 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. (b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this Section commits a petty offense. (Source: P.A. 101-173, eff. 1-1-20.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 11-907.5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-907.5 cover?
Section 11-907.5 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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