Illinois Code § 625 ILCS 5/11-308

Lane-control signals.
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Whenever lane-control signals are used in conjunction with official
signs, they shall have the following meanings:

 
(a) Downward-pointing green arrow. A driver facing this indication
is permitted to drive in the lane over which the arrow signal is
located. Otherwise he shall obey all other traffic controls present and
follow normal safe driving practices.

 
(b) Red X symbol. A driver facing this indication shall not drive in
the lane over which the signal is located, and this indication shall
modify accordingly the meaning of all other traffic controls present.
Otherwise he shall obey all other traffic controls and follow normal
safe driving practices.

 
(c) Yellow X (steady). A driver facing this indication should
prepare to vacate the lane over which the signal is located, in a safe
manner to avoid, if possible, occupying that lane when a steady red X is
displayed.

 
(d) Flashing yellow arrow. A driver facing this indication may use the
lane only for the purpose of approaching and making a left turn.

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