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IL HB5119

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Chapin Rose

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 12-601 of the Illinois Vehicle Code regarding horns and warning devices
  • Permits vehicles operated by voluntary firefighters to be equipped with sirens, whistles, or bells, in addition to authorized emergency vehicles and organ transport vehicles
  • Sirens, whistles, or bells must be capable of emitting sound audible from at least 500 feet under normal conditions
  • Devices may only be used when the vehicle is responding to an emergency call or pursuing a suspected law violator, with sound used to warn pedestrians and other drivers

Legislative Description

VEH CD-VOLUNTARY FIRE VEHICLES

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules3/15/2010
Vehicles & Safety2/3/2010
Rules1/29/2010

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