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IL HB5029
Bill
Status
1/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mary Flowers
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AI Summary
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Requires school districts to provide instruction on all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle laws in grades K-12, integrated into social studies, American government, driver education, or other appropriate courses.
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Prohibits operation of all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles on streets, roads, and highways in Illinois, with limited exceptions for golf carts and neighborhood vehicles on designated low-speed roads.
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Mandates that operators of all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles be at least 16 years old, possess a valid driver's license, wear a properly fitted and secured helmet, and prohibits passenger riding.
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Requires driver's license applicants to demonstrate knowledge of all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle laws on the written examination; authorizes Secretary of State to suspend driver's licenses for 6 months for violations.
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Directs Secretary of State to include all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle laws in "Rules of the Road" publications and requires Legislative Research Unit to include such information in "Laws for Youth" publications.
Legislative Description
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE SAFETY
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/15/2010