IL HB5554

Municipalities with populations of 1,000,000 or more (Chicago) may use automated traffic enforcement systems to record and enforce intersection obstruction violations, where drivers block intersections or crosswalks without sufficient space to clear them.

Civil penalties are capped at $100 for violations, with an additional $100 maximum penalty for failure to pay or complete a required traffic education program; violations do not appear on driving records.

Written violation notices must be mailed to registered owners within 30 days of owner identification by the Secretary of State, and no later than 90 days after the violation, with recorded images accessible online.

Monitored intersections must display visible signage indicating automated enforcement is in use, and the municipality must publish all enforcement locations on its website.

Vendor compensation must be based on equipment/service value rather than citation volume or revenue, and General Assembly members and municipal/county officials are prohibited from accepting employment from enforcement system vendors for 2 years after leaving office.