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IL HB5895

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dan Brady

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 6-113 of the Illinois Vehicle Code regarding restricted licenses and permits for drivers using non-standard vision aids

  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to issue a 12-month special restricted license allowing operation during nighttime hours for individuals using vision aid arrangements other than standard eyeglasses or contact lenses

  • Requires applicants to have 12 months of daylight driving experience with vision aids, no at-fault nighttime accidents in the past 12 months, and successful completion of a nighttime road test

  • Establishes a new 6-month special restricted training permit allowing operation between sunset and 10:00 p.m. for vision aid users, provided they are accompanied by a licensed driver without nighttime restrictions

  • Allows drivers to request a hearing to contest suspension of nighttime driving privileges if an at-fault accident was not influenced by their use of vision aid arrangements

Legislative Description

VEH CD-NIGHTTIME PERMIT

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0746

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/30/2014
Assignments4/11/2014
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety3/3/2014
Rules2/14/2014

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