IL SB1808

Allows the Department to establish a pilot program to test safety equipment not otherwise prohibited by State or federal law under Section 12-812 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

Permits safety devices identified by the Department to project beyond standard vehicle width limits without violating width restrictions, specifically mirrors projecting up to 14 inches on buses and 6 inches on other vehicles.

Establishes comprehensive regulations for transporting implements of husbandry wider than 8 feet 6 inches on Interstate and State highways, including requirements for flags, "OVERSIZE LOAD" signs, escort vehicles, and amber lighting.

Requires one civilian escort vehicle for loads exceeding 14 feet 6 inches in width and two escort vehicles for loads exceeding 16 feet in width on Interstate and State highways, with specific operational requirements including radio contact and safety equipment.

Allows recreational vehicles to exceed 8 feet 6 inches in width when appurtenances extend 6 inches or less beyond the vehicle body and the roadway has marked lanes at least 11 feet wide.