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When You Must Yield to Pedestrians in Illinois
Crosswalks, turns on red, driveways and school zones are common places where pedestrian rules come up. Here is when the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) says you must come to a complete stop, and when you must yield, for drivers in and around Peoria.
The short answer
In Illinois you must come to a complete stop and yield for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk, and on school days when children are close to a school zone crosswalk. You must also yield when you turn at any intersection, make a lawful turn on red, when a pedestrian is entering or leaving the street from an alley or driveway, and in an unmarked crosswalk on your side of the road where there are no signals.
When you must come to a complete stop
IDOT says a driver must come to a complete stop (and yield):
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| A pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk | Stop completely and yield |
| On school days, children are in close proximity to a school zone crosswalk | Stop completely and yield |
From IDOT, "Share the Road" (Pedestrians), read October 29, 2026. This page is a summary, not legal advice.
When you must yield to a pedestrian
IDOT lists these times a driver must yield to a pedestrian:
Unmarked crosswalk
The pedestrian is in an unmarked crosswalk on the driver's side of the roadway and there are no traffic control signals.
Any turn
You are making a turn at any intersection.
Turn on red
You are making a lawful turn on a red light after coming to a complete stop.
Stop sign or flashing red
You have come to a complete stop at a stop sign or a flashing red signal at an intersection.
Light changed mid-crossing
The pedestrian entered the crosswalk before the traffic light changed.
Walk signal
The pedestrian is walking with a green light, a walking person symbol or a walk signal.
Alleys and driveways
The pedestrian is leaving or entering a street or highway from an alley, building, private road or driveway.
Flashing yellow arrow
The pedestrian is entering an intersection with a flashing yellow arrow.
From IDOT, "Share the Road" (Pedestrians), read October 29, 2026.
Pedestrians with disabilities
IDOT says that when you approach a pedestrian with a disability who is using a guide dog, a white cane, a wheelchair or another assistive device on a sidewalk or roadway, the pedestrian has the right-of-way and is granted the same rights as any pedestrian.
From IDOT, "Share the Road" (Pedestrians), read October 29, 2026.
Service at Ford of Peoria
The Works® at Ford of Peoria includes a synthetic blend oil change, tire rotation and pressure check, brake inspection, Multi-Point Inspection, fluid top-off, battery test, and a filter, belts and hoses check. Book it any time you want a general checkup.
Schedule service online and see our service specials first. Ford of Peoria is at 2211 W. Pioneer Pkwy. in Peoria. Get directions.
Ford of Peoria service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Sat | 8 a.m.-noon |
| Sun | closed |
From Ford of Peoria's website, October 29, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Yielding to pedestrians FAQ
Do you have to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk in Illinois?
Yes. IDOT says a driver must come to a complete stop and yield when a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk.
Do I have to yield to a pedestrian in an unmarked crosswalk?
Yes, when the pedestrian is in an unmarked crosswalk on your side of the roadway and there are no traffic control signals, IDOT says.
Do I have to yield to pedestrians when turning on red?
Yes. IDOT lists a lawful turn on a red light after a complete stop as one of the times a driver must yield to a pedestrian.
What are the rules near a school crosswalk?
On school days, when children are in close proximity to a school zone crosswalk, IDOT says a driver must come to a complete stop and yield.
Do I have to yield to a pedestrian coming from a driveway or alley?
Yes. IDOT says a driver must yield when a pedestrian is leaving or entering a street or highway from an alley, building, private road or driveway.
What about a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
IDOT says a pedestrian with a disability who is using a guide dog, a white cane, a wheelchair or another assistive device on a sidewalk or roadway has the right-of-way and the same rights as any pedestrian.
What does The Works at Ford of Peoria include?
The Works® at Ford of Peoria includes a synthetic blend oil change, tire rotation and pressure check, brake inspection, Multi-Point Inspection, fluid top-off, battery test, and a filter, belts and hoses check.
Schedule a checkup
Book The Works, which includes a brake inspection, tire rotation and pressure check and Multi-Point Inspection, at Ford of Peoria.
Sources
Pedestrian right-of-way rules are from the Illinois Department of Transportation, read October 29, 2026. This page is a summary, not legal advice. Service details, address and hours are from Ford of Peoria's own website, checked the same day. Photo is illustrative.
- Share the Road (Pedestrians: Pedestrian Safety), Illinois Department of Transportation, read October 29, 2026
- General service: The Works, Ford of Peoria, October 29, 2026
- Address and service hours (structured data), Ford of Peoria, October 29, 2026