Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-510
Objects that may damage tires – Illegal to dump on public way (Chicago Health Nuisances Ordinance)
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It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, dump or deposit upon any public way any glass article, broken glass, nails, tacks, sharp metal objects or other articles or material that may cause damage to rubber tires of motor vehicles. It shall be the duty of every owner or person in possession or control of any motor vehicle, the glass or metal parts from which are broken and dropped upon any public way, to promptly remove such broken glass and metal parts and restore the public way to a condition safe for automotive traffic. (Prior code § 99-42.1) Loading...
Under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-510, it is unlawful for any person to throw, dump, or deposit glass, nails, tacks, sharp metal objects, or similar materials on a public way if those materials could damage vehicle tires. The rule also places an affirmative duty on anyone who owns or controls a motor vehicle whose glass or metal parts break and fall onto a public way to promptly remove that debris and restore the roadway to a safe condition. The provision applies broadly to any person, not just property owners or drivers in a particular category.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Chicago who operate vehicles or oversee loading, maintenance, or construction activities near public ways should be aware that Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-510 prohibits depositing tire-damaging debris on public streets. Compliant operators generally ensure that any broken glass or metal parts that fall from their vehicles or equipment onto a public way are removed promptly and that the roadway is restored to a safe condition. Keeping records of cleanup activities and training staff on debris-removal responsibilities are practices commonly associated with compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-510 establishes a public-safety rule that protects all road users, including tenants who drive or walk near public ways, from tire-damaging debris. If a tenant observes a violation—such as dumped glass or sharp metal on a street—they may report the condition to the City of Chicago's 311 service or the relevant municipal department. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help individuals understand how this provision intersects with any related housing or property concerns.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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