HB 43 Explained

Submitted by dpersky on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 11:45am

As you probably know, Gov. Pat Quinn signed HB 43 into law on July 22. Effective immediatly motorists in Illinois must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

We here at Active Trans have received many questions about how this law will be implemented. To answer your questions, we have prepared a FAQ and one-pager on how HB 43 works. We hope you find them useful.

If you still have more questions, email us at info@activetrans.org or call 312.427.3325.

Please encourage your local law enforcement to agressively enforce HB 43. If you see a violation, call 911 or your local police department.

Thanks for your support for safe, healthy, environmentally-friendly active transportation.

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Bicycles

Submitted by Lonnie Renda (not verified) on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 10:38am.

It should be noted that bicyclers are vehicles when using the road but pedestrians when on sidewalks and paths under: 625 ILCS 5/11-1512(c): (c) A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.

Thus, this would apply to sidepaths and even trails crossing roads.

Once again, you fail to

Submitted by Runner (not verified) on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 10:17pm.

Once again, you fail to explain that cyclists are required to stop as well. By referring only to "motorists" in your communications, you give the erroneous impression that cyclists are not covered by the change in the law. Cyclists on the roadway are required to abide by the same rules as motorized vehicles, and therefore must also come to a complete stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

bicyclists are motorists

Submitted by espotts on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 11:40am.

The original FAQ did reference the new law pertaining to bicyclists on the second page. We agree with your point and definitely want to ensure our communication surrounding this new law goes to motorists and bicyclists. We've updated the FAQ (at the same link) and added bicyclists in up front and kept the bicyclist question on the second page. Thanks for helping keep our communication equal for all road users.

Thank You

Submitted by Runner (not verified) on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 6:20am.

Thank you for being responsive to my comment, and congratulations again on your successful advocacy of the new law.

typo

Submitted by Dan Korn (not verified) on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 7:02pm.

In the last paragraph of the FAQ doc, it says, "more than ### children."

posted updated, edited FAQ

Submitted by espotts on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 11:35am.

Our apologies, thanks for letting us know, Dan. We've made some edits and reposted an updated FAQ at the same link.

Thank you!

Submitted by Anne (not verified) on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 11:12am.

Thanks for posting this article with the FAQ. Since the law has passed it has been very frustrating not seeing it enforced. In Logan Square, it has always been difficult to cross Kedzie heading east at the south end of the circle (crossing south-bound lanes with no light). There is a crosswalk painted but cars never yield to pedestrians. Is there some way to suggest an intersection for police to watch in particular?

Crosswalk enforcement

Submitted by espotts on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 11:53am.

We would recommend that any person who has trouble at a specific crosswalk location call directly or go to their local police district, explain the problem to a sergeant and express their concerns.

In Chicago, you may look up your district here.

Direct outreach from constituents to their home districts is the most powerful way to get the message to police.