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Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Civil) 70.01

Duty of Driver Using Highway

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It is the duty of every [driver] [operator] of a vehicle using a public highway to exercise

ordinary care at all times to avoid placing [himself or] others in danger and to exercise ordinary

care at all times to avoid a collision.

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Source: illinoiscourts.gov
Retrieved: 2026-08-20
Edition: 2026-08-19
Content hash: a138fcf49da6f4f847c372f90649ad8e9e83cd2306aa1b10a80cb5f5b1e560a2

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