Illinois General Assembly - TRANSPORTATION - VEHICLES

(625 ILCS 80/1)

Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be referred to as the O'Hare Driver Safety Act.

(Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25.)

(625 ILCS 80/5)

(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-184)

Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act:

"Authority" means the Illinois Toll Highway Authority.

"Automated traffic safety system" means a device with one or more motor vehicle sensors to produce a recorded image of a motor vehicle that is stopped or standing on the side of a highway or roadway in violation of Section 11-1303 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

"Recorded images" has the same meaning given to that term under Section 11-208.6 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

(Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25.)

(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-184)

Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act:

"Authority" means the Illinois Toll Highway Authority.

"Automated traffic safety system" means a device with one or more motor vehicle sensors to produce a recorded image of a motor vehicle that is stopped or standing on the side of a highway or roadway in violation of Section 11-1303 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

"Department" means the Illinois Department of Transportation.

"Recorded images" has the same meaning given to that term under Section 11-208.6 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

"State Police" means the Illinois State Police.

(Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25; 104-184, eff. 1-1-26.)

(625 ILCS 80/10)

(Text of Section before 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 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.)

(625 ILCS 80/15)

(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-184)

Sec. 15. Installation of automated traffic safety systems; enforcement. The Authority shall install and maintain automated traffic safety systems 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.

A traffic route that is equipped with an automated traffic safety system must be posted with signs visible to approaching traffic indicating that the route is being monitored by an automated traffic safety system and informing drivers that stopping or standing is prohibited.

(Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25.)

(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-184)

Sec. 15. Installation of automated traffic safety systems; enforcement. The State Police shall procure, and after procurement, have oversight over automated traffic safety systems 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. The Authority and the Department shall allow, subject to an expedited review by engineers of the Authority and engineers of the Department, the installation of automated traffic safety systems upon light poles under their jurisdiction. Procurement by the State Police of automated traffic safety systems under this Act may be carried out as provided in subsection (a) of Section 95 of the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.

A traffic route that is equipped with an automated traffic safety system must be posted with signs visible to approaching traffic indicating that the route is being monitored by an automated traffic safety system and informing drivers that stopping or standing is prohibited.

(Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25; 104-184, eff. 1-1-26.)

(625 ILCS 80/20)

Sec. 20. Recorded image. An automated traffic safety system that produces a recorded image of a motor vehicle's violation of this Act shall be designed to obtain a clear recorded image of the vehicle and the vehicle's license plate. The recorded image must also display the time, date, and location of the violation.

Recorded images made by an automated traffic safety system are confidential and shall be made available only (i) to the alleged violator and governmental and law enforcement agencies for purposes of adjudicating a violation of this Act, for statistical purposes, or for other governmental purposes; or (ii) in response to a lawful subpoena. However, a recorded image evidencing a violation of this Act may be admissible in a proceeding resulting from the issuance of a citation.

(Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25.)

(625 ILCS 80/25)

(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-184)

Sec. 25. Fines; notice. A person who violates this Act shall be subject to a $100 fine for each offense. Proceeds from fines shall be deposited into the State Police Law Enforcement Administration Fund.

For each violation of a provision of this Act recorded by an automatic traffic safety system, the Authority shall issue a written notice of the violation to the registered owner of the vehicle as the alleged violator. The notice shall be delivered to the registered owner of the vehicle, by mail, within 30 days after the Secretary of State notifies the Authority of the identity of the owner of the vehicle, but in no event later than 90 days after the violation.

The notice shall include:

(1) the name and address of the registered owner of

the vehicle;

(2) the registration number of the motor vehicle

involved in the violation;

(3) the violation charged;

(4) the location where the violation occurred;

(5) the date and time of the violation;

(6) a copy of the recorded images;

(7) the amount of the civil penalty imposed and the

requirements of any traffic education program imposed and the date by which the civil penalty should be paid and the traffic education program should be completed;

(8) a statement that recorded images are evidence of

a violation of stopping or standing in a restricted area;

(9) a warning that failure to pay the civil penalty,

to complete a required traffic education program, or to contest liability in a timely manner is an admission of liability;

(10) a statement that the person may elect to proceed

by:

(A) paying the fine, completing a required

traffic education program, or both; or

(B) challenging the charge in court, by mail, or

by administrative hearing; and

(11) a website address, accessible through the

Internet, where the person may view the recorded images of the violation.

(Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25.)

(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-184)

Sec. 25. Fines; notice. A person who violates this Act shall be subject to a $100 fine for each offense. Proceeds from fines shall be deposited into the State Police Law Enforcement Administration Fund.

For each violation of a provision of this Act recorded by an automatic traffic safety system, the State Police shall issue a written notice of the violation to the registered owner of the vehicle as the alleged violator. The notice shall be delivered to the registered owner of the vehicle, by mail, within 30 days after the Secretary of State notifies the State Police of the identity of the owner of the vehicle, but in no event later than 90 days after the violation.

The notice shall include:

(1) the name and address of the registered owner of

the vehicle;

(2) the registration number of the motor vehicle

involved in the violation;

(3) the violation charged;

(4) the location where the violation occurred;

(5) the date and time of the violation;

(6) a copy of the recorded images;

(7) the amount of the civil penalty imposed and the

requirements of any traffic education program imposed and the date by which the civil penalty should be paid and the traffic education program should be completed;

(8) a statement that recorded images are evidence of

a violation of stopping or standing in a restricted area;

(9) a warning that failure to pay the civil penalty,

to complete a required traffic education program, or to contest liability in a timely manner is an admission of liability;

(10) a statement that the person may elect to proceed

by:

(A) paying the fine, completing a required

traffic education program, or both; or

(B) challenging the charge in court, by mail, or

by administrative hearing; and

(11) a website address, accessible through the

Internet, where the person may view the recorded images of the violation.

(Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25; 104-184, eff. 1-1-26.)

(625 ILCS 80/30)

(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-184)

Sec. 30. Rules. The Authority shall adopt rules necessary to implement and administer this Act.

(Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25.)

(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-184)

Sec. 30. Rules. The State Police shall adopt rules necessary to implement and administer this Act.

(Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25; 104-184, eff. 1-1-26.)

(625 ILCS 80/35)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

Sec. 35. Procurement. The State Police, in consultation with and subject to the approval of the Chief Procurement Officer, may procure a single contract or multiple contracts to implement the provisions of this Act. A contract or contracts under this Section are not subject to the provisions of the Illinois Procurement Code, except for Sections 20-60, 20-65, 20-70, and 20-160 and Article 50 of that Code, provided that the Chief Procurement Officer may, in writing with justification, waive any certification required under Article 50. This exemption shall be repealed one year from the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly.

(Source: P.A. 104-184, eff. 1-1-26.)