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IL HB4114
Bill
Status
2/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
Luis Arroyo
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AI Summary
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Creates the Expressway Ramp Camera Placement Act requiring the Illinois Department of Transportation to study accidents involving vehicles driving the wrong direction onto expressway or freeway access ramps.
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Requires the Department's report to include the frequency of wrong-way access ramp accidents, a listing of access ramps with the highest accident rates, and recommendations for camera placement on high-incident ramps.
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Mandates the Department submit its report and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2016.
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Requires installation of cameras on access ramps with the highest accident rates; cameras must record video and audio, and be accompanied by a sound or siren to warn oncoming traffic of wrong-way vehicles.
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Repeals the study provision on January 1, 2017, and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
EXPRESSWAY RAMP CAMERA STUDY
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2015