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IL SB2579

Bill

Status

Passed

8/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Sullivan

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 15-107 of the Illinois Vehicle Code to modify kingpin-to-rear-axle distance limitations for semi-trailers longer than 48 feet on Class I, Class II, and Class III highways.

  • Exempts trailers and semi-trailers used for transporting livestock from the kingpin-to-rear-axle distance limits on Class I highways (45 feet 6 inches), Class II highways (45 feet 6 inches), and Class III highways (42 feet 6 inches).

  • Maintains all other existing vehicle length regulations and dimensional restrictions for various vehicle combinations operating on different highway classifications.

  • Applies exemption specifically to livestock transport as defined in Section 18b-101 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-KINGPIN-REAR AXLE LIMIT

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0883

8/2/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges4/16/2012
Rules3/23/2012
Transportation1/24/2012
Assignments1/18/2012

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