IL SR1683

Lt. Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department was struck and killed on December 23, 2000, on the Dan Ryan Expressway when a motorist drove through an accident scene where he was assisting.

Scott's Law was enacted by Illinois in 2002, requiring drivers approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicles with warning lights to reduce speed, change lanes away from the vehicle, and proceed with due regard to safety.

Multiple first responders have been killed or seriously injured in traffic incidents, including Illinois State Police Troopers Kyle Deatherage and James Sauter, Pontiac Police Officer Casey J. Kohlmeier and his K-9 partner Draco, Firefighter Christopher Brown, and Illinois Tollway worker Vincent Petrella.

The Senate encourages motorists to obey Scott's Law by moving their vehicles over when they see flashing emergency lights to provide first responders with adequate space to work safely.

December 23, 2014 is designated as "Scott's Law Day" in the State of Illinois.