The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that the Chicago Police Department is starting an undercover sting to catch drivers that do not slow down for pedestrians in crosswalks. This is the third year that the police department has started to crackdown on drivers that do not yield for pedestrians as a part of its "Safe Streets" program. The Chicago Municipal Code and the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code both require drivers to yield for pedestrians.
Senate Bill 030, currently pending in Springfield, would "beef up" the protections for pedestrians in crosswalks. The bill would require that vehicles stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and not just yield. This change in the law would make the law clearer and enhance protections for pedestrians (and bicyclists) who are at a natural disadvantage against a motor vehicle.
If you have been injured as a pedestrian or bicyclists, please contact Mike Keating at MKeating@KeatingLegal.com or 312-208-7702 to discuss your legal options.
Keating Law Offices are the premiere personal injury lawyers representing bicyclists injured in an accident in Illinois. The firm offers free consultations and there are no fees unless we win for you. Our attorneys have a long history of success representing clients injured in bike accidents in Chicago, the suburbs and throughout Illinois. The Illinois Bicycle Lawyers are committed to advocating for the rights of bicyclists and fighting for bicyclists injured in bike accidents.
