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IL HB4660
Bill
Status
1/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michael Tryon
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AI Summary
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Amends Illinois Vehicle Code Section 12-603.1 to exempt back seat passengers of limousines (as defined by Section 1-139.1) from the requirement to wear seat safety belts.
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Maintains existing seat belt requirements for drivers and front-seat passengers of all motor vehicles on Illinois streets and highways.
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Preserves existing exemptions for children under 8 (governed by Child Passenger Protection Act), vehicles pre-1965, motorcycles, mopeds, authorized emergency vehicles, and taxicab back seat passengers.
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Violation remains a petty offense subject to a fine not exceeding $25, and law enforcement may not search vehicles solely for seat belt violations.
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Takes effect upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
VEH CD-SEAT BELTS:LIMOS EXEMPT
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013