Full Text of SB2111

SB2111 Engrossed LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b

AN ACT concerning transportation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding Section 11-1511.5 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/11-1511.5 new)

Sec. 11-1511.5. Operation of bicycle approaching a stop sign.

(a) As used in this Section, "immediate hazard" means a vehicle approaching an intersection at a proximity and rate of speed sufficient to indicate to a reasonable person that there is a danger of collision or accident.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), an individual operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign may proceed through the intersection without stopping at the stop sign if:

(1) the individual slows to a reasonable speed; and

(2) the individual yields the right-of-way to:

(A) any pedestrian within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk;

(B) other traffic within the intersection; and

(C) oncoming traffic that poses an immediate hazard during the time the individual is traveling through the intersection.

(c) Subsection (b) does not apply to an intersection with an active railroad grade crossing.

(d) This Section does not apply to individuals under 18 years of age solely operating a bicycle.

(e) This Section does not apply to an individual operating a bicycle:

(1) when exiting an alleyway; or

(2) at a 4-way intersection with only 2 stop signs present.