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IL SB1424

Bill

Status

Passed

7/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Pat McGuire

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 12-215 of the Illinois Vehicle Code to regulate oscillating, rotating, and flashing lights on motor vehicles by color and vehicle type.

  • Adds "recycling" to the list of amber flashing light exceptions for trucks equipped with self-compactors or roll-off hoists, expanding the authorization beyond garbage and refuse hauling.

  • Permits propane delivery trucks to display amber oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights under specified conditions.

  • Maintains existing restrictions on red, white, blue, and amber flashing lights while specifying when authorized vehicles may activate them (emergency response, active service, or at emergency scenes).

  • Establishes criminal penalties including Class 2 felony charges for unlawfully using these lights to stop or detain another person, and Class A misdemeanor charges for other violations.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-WASTE SERVICE VEHICLE

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0125

7/23/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation: Vehicles & Safety4/27/2015
Rules4/21/2015
Transportation3/3/2015
Assignments2/20/2015

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