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IL HB0625

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

David Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Illinois Vehicle Code Section 11-1002 to add requirements for drivers at pedestrian crossing warning signs with rectangular rapid flashing beacons
  • Requires drivers to stop and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians when a rectangular rapid flashing beacon is activated at intersections without traffic control signals or at marked crosswalks
  • Defines "rectangular rapid flashing beacon" as a pedestrian-activated LED beacon system with 2 rapidly and alternately flashing rectangular yellow lights that conforms to Federal Highway Administration guidelines
  • Establishes violations of the beacon requirement as a Class C misdemeanor, or a Class 4 felony if the violation results in serious bodily injury or death

Legislative Description

VEH CD-CROSSWALK-BEACON-YIELD

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/26/2017
CLEAR Compliance5/9/2017
Transportation4/25/2017
Assignments4/6/2017
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety2/2/2017
Rules1/24/2017

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