Crossing Guards
The City of Des Plaines is home to many schools. Children
can be found walking to and from these schools throughout the entire
school year. Crossing guards are present to help children
cross the streets safely. In Des Plaines there are
approximately 41 school crossing zones where crossing guards are
stationed. Crossing guards wear a traffic safety vest and hold
a portable stop sign making it easy to identify them. Everyone
must obey their lawful commands. State law requires full
obedience to crossing guards, equal to that of a police officer.
Any person convicted of violating this law is subject to a mandatory
fine of $150.00.
(625 ILCS 5/11-203) (from Ch. 95 ½, par. 11-203)
Sec. 11‑203. Obedience to police officers. No person shall
willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or
direction of any police officer, fireman, or school crossing guard
invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate
traffic. Any person convicted of violating this Section is guilty of
a petty offense and shall be subject to a mandatory fine of $150.
(Source: P.A. 90‑749, eff. 1‑1‑99.)
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