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IL SB2806
Bill
Status
Passed
7/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Karen McConnaughay
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AI Summary
- Increases fines for violating railroad grade crossing signal laws from $250 to $500 for first violations and from $500 to $1,000 for second or subsequent violations
- Allows courts to impose 25 hours of community service in place of the $500 fine for first violations
- Authorizes the Secretary of State to suspend driving privileges for a minimum of 6 months for second or subsequent violations
- Adds requirement that commercial motor vehicle drivers cannot fail to negotiate railroad-highway grade crossings due to insufficient undercarriage clearance
- Clarifies driver responsibilities at railroad crossings with crossbuck signs, including yielding right-of-way and slowing to reasonable speed
Legislative Description
VEH CD-RAIL SIGNAL CROSSING
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0663
7/28/2016
Committee Referrals
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety5/2/2016
Rules4/21/2016
Transportation3/1/2016
Assignments2/17/2016
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