HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 3815 - 6/20/2023 - STREET RACES OR STREET SIDESHOWS UNLAWFULORDINANCE NO.3815
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO BE A SPECTATOR AT OR
ENCOURAGE THE GATHERING OF SPECTATORS AT STREET RACES OR
STREET SIDESHOWS IN THE VILLAGE
WHEREAS, the Police Department has advised the Mayor and Board of Trustees of an
increase in the number of street races and street sideshows in the Village, as same are defined in
the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCs 5/11-506); and
WHEREAS, while engaging in the activity of the street racing or street sideshows is
unlawful under the Illinois Vehicle Code, being a spectator at or encouraging the gathering of
spectators at such events is not so regulated but is a major concern of the Police Department as
being detrimental to the safety and well-being of the residents of the Village; and
WHEREAS, as a result, the Police Department has recommended that the Board of
Trustees consider adopting an Ordinance prohibiting spectator activity in the Village relating to
street races and street sideshows; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees after having considered the
recommendation of the Police Department, find and believe that making certain spectator
activity at street races and street sideshows unlawful is in the best interests of the village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois as follows:
Section 1: That Chapter 3, General Traffic Provisions, of Title 6 of the Village Code be
and the same is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
6-3-14 Spectator Activity at Street Races and Street Sideshows
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(1) Be knowingly present as a spectator at a Street Race or a Street Side Show, as
defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-506, anywhere in the Village.
(2) Be knowingly present as a Spectator where preparations are being made for a
Street Race or Street Sideshow, as defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS
5/11-506, anywhere in the Village.
(3) Nothing in this Section shall prohibit a peace officer or their agents who are
acting in the course of their official duties from being spectators at a Street Race or
Street Sideshow or present at the location of the preparations for a Street Race or
Street Sideshow, anywhere in the Village.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(1) Knowingly encourage, promote, instigate, assist, facilitate, aid or abet the
gathering of persons as spectators at a Street Race or Street Sideshow, as same are
defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-506, anywhere in the Village.
(2) Knowingly encourage, promote, instigate, assist, facilitate, aid or abet the
gathering of persons as spectators where preparations are being made for a Street
Race or Street Sideshow, as same are defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS
5/11-506, anywhere in the Village.
C. Penalties — Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject
to a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five -hundred
dollars ($500.00) for each offense, and a separate offense be deemed committed on
each day during or on which the violation occurs.
Section 2: The Village Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in pamphlet
form.
Section 3: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication according to law.
VOTE: AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
PASSED this 2011 day of June 2023
APPROVED this 20" day of June 2023
APPROVED:
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
ATTEST:
Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk
PUBLISHED in pamphlet form this 22nd day of June 2023.
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