Section 547.100  Introduction

 

a)         This Part has been developed, in accordance with Section 12-602.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (the Code) [625 ILCS 5/12-602.1], to regulate the use of signs by the Department, municipalities and counties that prohibit excessive engine braking noise along streets and highways under their respective jurisdictions.  This Part establishes standards and financial responsibility for the signs.

 

b)         Engine braking signs shall not be installed on freeways or interstate highways under the jurisdiction of the Department, except near weigh stations as prescribed in Section 547.300(c), but may be installed along roads or streets under the jurisdiction of the Department in accordance with Section 11-303(b) of the Code [625 ILCS 5/11-303(b)]. 

 

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 3036, effective February 19, 2010)

 

Section 547.200  Definitions

 

The following words or phrases, when used in this Part, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section.

 

"Department" – the Illinois Department of Transportation, with central offices at 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62764.

 

"Engine Braking Sign" or "the sign" – a rectangular sign displaying the words EXCESSIVE ENGINE BRAKING NOISE PROHIBITED.   (See Section 12-602.1(b) of the Code.)

 

            "Freeway" – a divided highway for through traffic with full control of access and grade separations at crossroads.  When used in this Part, freeways shall include the connecting ramps between freeways and other roads and streets. 

 

"Interstate" – a freeway that is part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and marked with an Interstate Route Number.

 

Section 547.300  Criteria for Engine Braking Signs

 

a)         A municipality or county may furnish, install and maintain engine braking signs at each end of the section of road or street under its respective jurisdiction where the prohibition applies and may add such additional engine braking signs along the prohibited section, as necessary, to effect the prohibition.

 

b)        A municipality or county may furnish, install and maintain engine braking signs along roads or streets, other than freeways and interstates, under the jurisdiction of the Department in accordance with Section 11-303(b) of the Code.

 

c)         At the request of a municipality or a county, the Department will furnish, install and maintain the signs on interstate highways near weigh stations that are within ½ mile of residential areas or communities [625 ILCS 5/12-602.1].

 

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 3036, effective February 19, 2010)

 

Section 547.400  Sign Design

 

a)         The sign shall be a standard 48" wide x 60" tall on freeways and 30" wide x 36" tall on other streets or roads.  It shall contain the words "EXCESSIVE ENGINE BRAKING NOISE PROHIBITED" in black lettering on a retroreflectorized white background and shall carry the Illinois Department of Transportation Sign Standard Number R5-I106.

 

b)         The sign may be supplemented by a panel mounted underneath with the legend "ON VILLAGE (CITY) STREETS, NEXT 2 MILES, 7 PM-8 AM" or similar wording in black lettering on a retroreflectorized white background specifying the extent and/or time limits of the prohibition.

 

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 3036, effective February 19, 2010)