HB5718 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to clarify that mine rescue vehicles of the Department of Natural Resources are authorized emergency vehicles that may operate with emergency lights

• Adds "and explosives" to the definition of Department of Natural Resources emergency vehicles, specifically designating "mine rescue and explosives emergency response vehicles" as authorized emergency vehicles under Section 1-105

• Updates Section 12-215 to permit vehicles of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources used for mine rescue and explosives emergency response to display red or blue oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights when responding to emergencies

• Takes effect upon becoming law