Vehicles and Traffic
18.06 Operation of Vehicles

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18.02 The Illinois Vehicle Code
18.04 General Provisions
18.06 Operation of Vehicles
18.08 Parking
18.10 Parking Meters
18.12 Stop Intersections
18.14 Yield Right-of-Way Intersections
18.16 Speed Limits
18.18 One-way Streets and Alleys
18.20 Abandoned, Lost, Stolen or Unclaimed Vehicles
18.22 Limited Load Streets and Bridges
18.23 Restricted Truck Tractor and Semitrailer Traffic

Chapter 18.06

Operation of Vehicles

Sections:

18.06.010 Driving in a Careless, Negligent or Dangerous Manner.
18.06.020 Excessive Acceleration of Motor Vehicles.
18.06.030 Penalty.

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18.06.010 Driving in a Careless, Negligent or Dangerous Manner.
 
It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle in the city in a careless, reckless, or wanton manner, or carelessly as to endanger life or property. (Ord. 310 Art. 5 Sec. 1 1-2-28)

18.06.020 Excessive Acceleration of Motor Vehicles.
 
It shall be unlawful for any person to test the acceleration of a motor vehicle; or accelerate a motor vehicle in such a manner so as to squeal the rear tires or spin the rear wheels; or race a motor vehicle even though below the maximum speed limit, upon any public street or way within the city.

18.06.030 Penalty.
 
Any person found guilty of violating any section of this chapter shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense.