HB0396 Summary

• Changes terminology in vehicle length regulations from "dismembered" to "dismantled or disassembled" for vehicles transporting structural materials.

• Modifies Section 15-301 to remove application requirements regarding Illinois Motor Carrier of Property Law certification and for-hire operation status.

• Updates Section 15-301 to require automatic recording devices for permit applications received by telephone, with both Department and applicants waiving objections to recordings.

• Amends Section 15-307 fee schedules for overweight permits, changing distance increments from 60 miles to 45 miles for certain vehicle combination fee calculations.