Public Conduct in Mount Prospect, IL (2026)
7 verified public conduct rules for Mount Prospect, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Skateboarding Rules
The Village of Mount Prospect bans operating a motorized skateboard on any public or private street, public sidewalk, public parking lot, public bike path, public park or other public property. A peace officer who cites the rider can impound the board, and the owner recovers it 24 hours after the citation on payment of a fee. Unpowered boards fall outside this section.
Mount Prospect Motorized Skateboard Ban and Impound Rules
Significant RestrictionsMount Prospect Village Code § 18.1103
B. Operation: ... No person shall operate a motorized skateboard upon any public or private street, public sidewalk, public parking lot, public bike path, public park or on any other public property. C. Violation: A peace officer who cites a person for a violation of this section may impound any motorized skateboard used by that person in the commission of the offense. The person or owner may r...
Loud Party Ordinance
In the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois, a noisy gathering is reached through the disorderly conduct ordinance, Village Code § 23.101. It bars unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise on private premises that is plainly heard on streets, alleys, parks or other public places. The fine is $100.00.
Mount Prospect Loud Party and Noise Disturbance Rules
Some RestrictionsMount Prospect Village Code § 23.101
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to disturb the peace and quiet of the Village or any portion thereof by disorderly conduct. B. Disorderly conduct shall be committed by any person when he either: 1 ... ... 5. Makes continuous or causes to be made by use of any shouting or any outcry, or by use of any horn, bell, radio, loudspeaker, amplifying system or by operation of any other instrument...
Loitering Rules
Mount Prospect bans loitering in a public place for two stated purposes: recruiting for a street gang or for gang-related or other criminal activities (Section 23.608), and illegally using, possessing, buying or selling cannabis or controlled substances (Section 23.609). An officer must first give the person a chance to explain before arresting under the drug section.
Mount Prospect Loitering Rules: Gang and Drug Purposes
Some RestrictionsMount Prospect Village Code §§ 23.608 and 23.609
It shall be unlawful for any person to loiter, loaf, wander, stand or remain idle, whether alone or in consort with others, in a public place for the purpose of recruiting others for membership in a street gang or for participation in gang-related or other criminal activities. ... ... A. No person shall loiter in a public place in a manner and under circumstances manifesting the purpose of ille...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Section 19.603 of the Mount Prospect Village Code prohibits smoking on or in any train station, platform or bus shelter owned or used by a public transportation agency, and in any Municipal garage, in the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois. A smoker who violates it faces a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 per day per offense under Section 19.605.
Mount Prospect Smoking Ban on Transit Platforms and Bus Shelters
Light RestrictionsMount Prospect Village Code § 19.603
Smoking on or in any train station, platform or bus shelter owned or used by any public transportation agency or in any Municipal garage is prohibited.
Jaywalking
In the Village of Mount Prospect, a pedestrian who crosses a street anywhere other than a marked crosswalk, or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, must yield the right of way to all vehicles. Between adjacent intersections where traffic signals operate, pedestrians cross only in a marked crosswalk, and diagonal crossing at an intersection needs an official traffic control device.
Mount Prospect Jaywalking and Mid-Block Crossing Rules
Light RestrictionsMount Prospect Village Code § 18.1003
A. Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway. B. Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway. C. Betw...
Public Marijuana Use
Section 23.103(C) of the Mount Prospect Village Code makes it unlawful to use cannabis in any form in any public place, such as streets or parks, in any motor vehicle, on school grounds (medical users excepted), in licensed child care residences, and near minors under twenty-one or on-duty school bus drivers and public safety officers. Appendix A lists a fine range of $150.00 to $1,000.00 for the section.
Mount Prospect Public Cannabis Use Prohibition
Significant RestrictionsMount Prospect Village Code § 23.103
C. Prohibited Use of Cannabis in Any Form. It shall be unlawful to use cannabis in any form in: 1. any public place, such as streets or parks; 2. in any motor vehicle; 3. on school grounds, with the exception of medical users; 4. a private residence that is used at any time to provide licensed child care; 5. close proximity to minors under twenty-one years of age; and 6. close proximity of an o...
Public Alcohol Use
In the Village of Mount Prospect it is disorderly conduct under Section 23.101(B)(16) to possess an alcoholic beverage in a public street or other public place unless the container is in its original form with the seal unbroken or the possession is on the premises of a Village-licensed establishment. Section 23.102 separately bans bringing in, selling, giving away or drinking alcoholic liquors in any public park, playground or swimming pool. Fines are $100.00.
Mount Prospect Public Alcohol Possession Rules
Significant RestrictionsMount Prospect Village Code § 23.101
16. Is in possession of an alcoholic beverage in a public street or other public place; unless the alcoholic beverage is in its original container with the seal unbroken or unless the possession is on the premises of an establishment holding a valid Village liquor license. For the purpose of this subsection, a public place shall include, but not be limited to, all Village streets, Village owned...
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