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Sep 20 2010
Author:Tribune
The former crosswalk law in Illinois required drivers to yield to pedestrians and stop only when necessary. Now, drivers must stop for pedestrians in all crosswalk-even those that are inmarked or don't have a stop sign or a traffic citation of $50 to $500. Fines vary by county. The new law also applies to instances in which a pedestrian enters the crosswalk against a "don't walk" signal or a red light, just as the old law required drivers to yield in such cases, officials said.
The law, which is all about improving safety and reducing crashes involving pedestians.
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