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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 625. Vehicles § 5/11-907.5. Approaching disabled vehicles - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-625-vehicles/il-st-sect-625-5-11-907-5/
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