Tinley Park's Public Conduct: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles public conduct a little differently. In Tinley Park, Illinois, there are 7 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Jaywalking

Tinley Park requires pedestrians to yield to vehicles anytime they cross outside a marked or unmarked intersection crosswalk. Village Code § 77.05 also bars diagonal crossings without a signal and bans mid-block crossing between signalized intersections. Violators face a fine under the village's general traffic penalty.

Key details: Governing section: Village Code § 77.05. Max fine: $500 per offense (§ 70.99). Mid-block crossing between signals: Prohibited (division C). Diagonal crossing: Only if signals authorize it. State law basis: 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.

A violation of § 77.05 is penalized under § 70.99, the general penalty for Title VII traffic offenses: a fine of not more than $500 for each offense where no more specific penalty is listed. Tinley Park police can issue a citation to a pedestrian crossing mid-block between 159th, 171st or other signalized intersections, or cutting diagonally through an intersection without an official crossing signal authorizing it.

Public Alcohol Use

Tinley Park bans selling, consuming, or delivering alcoholic liquor on any property controlled by a government body, including village streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way. Village Code § 112.45 makes the activity unlawful unless state law, federal law, this code, or the Local Liquor Control Commissioner specifically authorizes it.

Key details: Governing section: § 112.45. Scope: Government property, streets, rights-of-way. Exceptions: State, federal, code, or Commissioner authorization. Fine range: $25 to $500 per offense. License risk: Revocation/suspension by Liquor Commissioner.

A § 112.45 violation carries the standard Chapter 112 alcohol penalty under § 112.99: a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500 for each offense, with every day of a continuing violation charged as a separate offense. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner can also revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license of any permittee tied to the violation, on top of the fine.

Compared to other cities, Tinley Park takes a harder line on public alcohol use. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

Public Urination

Tinley Park bans urinating or defecating in public view or on streets, sidewalks, parks and other public places under Village Code § 133.03, with narrow exceptions for young children and verified medical conditions.

Key details: Governing section: Village Code § 133.03. Adopted: Ord. 2010-O-002, Jan. 26, 2010. Maximum fine: $500 per violation. Exceptions: Children under six; verified medical condition.

Because § 133.03 carries no violation-specific penalty, it falls under § 133.99(A): a fine of not more than $500 for each violation, with every day a violation continues treated as a separate offense.

Skateboarding Rules

Village Code § 133.04(B)(3) bans operating a bicycle, skateboard, scooter, electric scooter, roller skates or any non-highway vehicle anywhere within Harmony Square, the village's downtown plaza.

Key details: Governing section: Village Code § 133.04(B)(3). Covers: Bikes, scooters, skateboards, roller skates. Location: Harmony Square plaza only. Fine range: $50 to $750 per offense. Adopted: Ord. 2025-O-027, Aug. 19, 2025.

Violating § 133.04(B)(3) is punishable under § 133.99(D): a fine of not less than $50 but no more than $750 for each separate offense.

This is one of the stricter rules in Tinley Park's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Outdoor Smoking Restrictions

Village Code § 133.04(B)(2) bans smoking, vaping or otherwise ingesting any product that produces visible smoke, vapor or a noticeable odor, including tobacco, e-cigarettes and cannabis, anywhere within Harmony Square plaza.

Key details: Governing section: Village Code § 133.04(B)(2). Covers: Tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping, cannabis. Location: Harmony Square plaza only. Fine range: $50 to $750 per offense. Hours affected: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Section 133.99(D), enacted with the Harmony Square regulations, sets the fine for any § 133.04 violation, including the smoking and vaping ban, at not less than $50 but no more than $750 for each separate offense.

Compared to other cities, Tinley Park takes a harder line on outdoor smoking restrictions. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

Public Marijuana Use

Tinley Park makes unlawful cannabis use, possession, sale or delivery a village offense whenever it is not in compliance with current Illinois cannabis law, so unlawful public consumption is enforceable locally alongside any state charge.

Key details: Governing section: Village Code § 132.51. Fine range: $50 to $750 per offense. Minor notification: Parent/guardian must appear, § 132.53. Expungement: Automatic after fine paid, § 132.54. Enforcement: Tinley Park Police Department.

Violating § 132.51 is punishable under the general penalty in § 132.99, which routes to § 10.99: a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $750, with each day a violation continues counted as a separate offense. The court may add conditional discharge or supervision of up to six months, restitution, community service, or an order to correct the violation by a set date.

Loitering Rules

Village Code § 133.25(B) makes it disorderly conduct to loiter in or about public parks, buildings, streets, sidewalks or accessible private property when the loitering threatens a riot, provokes violence, disturbs others or blocks passage.

Key details: Governing section: Village Code § 133.25(B). Fine range: $25 to $500 per offense. Alternative: Court supervision up to one year. Companion offense: Failure to disperse, § 133.25(C).

Section 133.99(B) fines a § 133.25 violation at not less than $25 nor more than $500 for each offense; alternatively, § 133.26 lets the court impose supervision of up to one year in place of the fine.

The Bottom Line

Tinley Park is tougher than many cities when it comes to public conduct. Out of the 7 rules covered here, 3 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Tinley Park, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

This guide is based on Tinley Park's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.