Ordinance SO2024-0010990 - Chicago Councilmatic

Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-070 establishing maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on streets, 15 miles per hour in alleys, and absolute statutory nonurban limit of 55 miles per hour

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On July 17, 2024, the City Council Meeting, chaired by the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, replaced Chapter 9-12-070 of the Municipal Code. The ordinance, effective January 1st, 2026, sets a 15 mph limit in alleys, a 55 mph nonurban limit, fines from $200.00-$1,000.00, community service, and potential felony charges for violations. The article provides a comprehensive account of the ordinance.

Alternate identifiers: O2024-0010990

	Sponsors (9)	Ward
	La Spata, DanielPrimary Sponsor	Ward 1
	Vasquez, Jr., AndrePrimary Sponsor	Ward 40
	Sigcho-Lopez, Byron	Ward 25
	Lawson, Bennett R.	Ward 44
	Knudsen, Timothy R.	Ward 43
	Martin, Matthew J.	Ward 47
	Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni	Ward 48
	Cruz, Ruth	Ward 30
	Rodriguez, Michael D.	Ward 22

History

Date	Legislative body	Action
Date 2025-02-19	Legislative body Chicago City Council	Action Failed to Pass
Date 2025-02-19	Legislative body Chicago City Council	Action Substituted
Date 2024-10-22	Legislative body Chicago City Council	Action Deferred and Published
Date 2024-10-21	Legislative body Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety	Action Recommended to Pass
Date 2024-09-18	Legislative body Chicago City Council	Action Referred
Date 2024-09-16	Legislative body Committee on Committees and Rules	Action Recommended for Re-Referral
Date 2024-07-17	Legislative body Chicago City Council	Action Referred
Date 2024-07-17	Legislative body Chicago City Council	Action Introduced

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25 miles per hour on st Chicago

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