Berwyn Police Blotter
Pimped out and pulled over
August 15, 2008, 10:47 AM
An officer stopped a green Ford Explorer at Oak Park and Cermak because the SUV had a red flashing light in action behind its front grille, contra the state code regarding such lights.* Driver Gerardo Miranda, 46, of the 2100 block of Gunderson, also had no license to drive and was cited for both offenses.
*
625 ILCS 5/12‑215) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12‑215)
Sec. 12‑215. Oscillating, rotating or flashing lights on motor vehicles. Except as otherwise provided in this Code:
(a) The use of red or white oscillating, rotating or flashing lights, whether lighted or unlighted, is prohibited except on:
1. Law enforcement vehicles of State, Federal or
local authorities ...[etc., etc].
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