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IL SB3336

Bill

Status

Passed

8/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Don Harmon

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "in-line speed skates" as a device with an upper portion secured to the foot, a frame holding 2 or more longitudinally aligned wheels, and an upper portion not extending more than 2 inches above the wearer's ankle joint.

  • Expands the definition of "pedestrian" in the Illinois Vehicle Code to include persons wearing in-line speed skates.

  • Allows pedestrians aged 18 and older wearing in-line speed skates to travel on roadways in municipalities with populations under 2,000,000 during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) on highways with speed limits of 45 mph or less, staying as near as practicable to the outside edge.

  • Prohibits in-line skaters from impeding or obstructing vehicular traffic and requires them to follow all other pedestrian rights and duties under the Vehicle Code.

  • Permits in-line skaters to use bicycle lanes.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-IN-LINE SPEED SKATES

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1023

8/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation: Vehicles & Safety4/16/2012
Rules3/30/2012
Transportation2/17/2012
Assignments2/7/2012

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