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IL HB6118

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 11-907 of the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow tow trucks to use red, blue, and white oscillating lights while engaged in official duties.

  • Expands the definition of authorized light combinations for emergency vehicles from "red and blue" to include "red, blue, and white" lights.

  • Applies existing traffic laws regarding yielding to stationary authorized emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights to tow trucks equipped with the new light combinations.

  • Maintains existing penalties for violations, including fines of $100-$10,000 and mandatory license suspension periods (90 days to 2 years depending on severity of incident).

Legislative Description

VEH CD-TOW TRUCK LIGHTS

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/8/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2016
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety3/23/2016
Rules2/11/2016

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