Illinois HB5625 prohibits obstructing public rights-of-way and sets penalties for violations.
Illinois HB5625 amends the Illinois Highway Code to impose penalties on those who obstruct public rights-of-way, including felling trees to hinder official duties, which is a Class 4 felony. The Illinois Vehicle Code is updated to specify prohibited stopping, standing, or parking areas, such as near fire hydrants, crosswalks, and intersections, with fines for violations.
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