Sheriff's Deputies To Crack Down on Illegal Parking in Boulder Hill

Caption: Example of a car parked on the sidewalk, not in Boulder Hill.

In response to residents’ complaints about cars parked on the sidewalks throughout the Boulder Hill subdivision, Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies plan to crack down parking violators.

“Not only does this create a safety hazard for area residents as they walk throughout the subdivision, it is considered a traffic violation. If sidewalks are obstructed by vehicles that are improperly parked, it forces people to either have to walk in the roadway or onto other resident’s property,” according to a sheriff’s news advisory.

Children playing in front yards or walking along the area may be obstructed from view by improperly parked vehicles creating a hazardous situation. Improperly parked vehicles also prevent neighbors that may be disabled or need assistance walking from using the sidewalks when cars are parked there.

Vehicles must also be parked no more than 12 inches away from the curb, with the right side wheels parallel with the curb, according the state’s vehicle code.

Those who do choose to park on the sidewalks are in violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

Although not a specific complaint raised by residents, sheriff’s deputies will also be on the lookout for vehicles with expired plates or registration stickers parked on the roadway. Vehicles with expired registration parked on the roadway are also in violation of the state’s vehicle code, which are considered moving violations. Three convictions of a moving violation within a 12-month period can lead to a suspension of one’s driving privileges. In addition, the fine for these violations as established by law is $120.

Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies will be patrolling the Boulder Hill subdivision to locate violating vehicles and attempt to notify drivers and owners to give residents the opportunity to properly park their cars to prevent being ticketed.

After a period of time, deputies will begin identifying violators and issuing citations for vehicles in violation of the various parking regulations.