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IL HB0801

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th 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 in addition to previously authorized light colors.

  • Expands the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" in subsection (c) to include vehicles equipped with red, blue, and white oscillating lights under Section 12-215 while engaged in official duties.

  • Drivers approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicles displaying red, blue, and white lights must yield the right-of-way by changing lanes when safely possible or reducing speed if lane changes are unsafe.

  • Violations of the right-of-way requirement carry a fine of $100 to $10,000 as a business offense, with enhanced penalties for violations resulting in property damage, injury, or death.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-TOW TRUCK LIGHTS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/31/2017
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety2/8/2017
Rules1/27/2017

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