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IL HB3892
Bill
Status
2/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Beiser
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 12-215.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code to regulate the purchase of oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights for emergency vehicles.
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Restricts purchase of emergency vehicle lights to persons authorized to possess them, including law enforcement officers, ambulance technicians or drivers, firefighters, and others authorized under Section 12-215.
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Requires purchasers of emergency vehicle lights to provide identification (which may include a badge) proving their authorized status or authorization to purchase on behalf of an authorized entity.
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Maintains existing prohibition on unauthorized possession of emergency vehicle lights, markings, and equipment as a Class A misdemeanor.
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Preserves law enforcement authority to seize prohibited devices during legal searches, with defendants able to petition courts for return if they can prove lawful future use.
Legislative Description
VEH CD-EMERGENCY VEH LIGHTS ID
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2015