HB 224 Illinois House · 93rd Regular Session

VEH CD-SIGNAL PREEMPTION

Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits installation on a motor vehicle of a traffic control signal preemption device, a device that changes a traffic control signal to a green light or extends the duration of a green light. Prohibits unauthorized operation of the device. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a $1,000 fine in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed. Provides that the device may be installed on specified emergency vehicles, commuter buses, or snow removal vehicles. Specifies the conditions and circumstances under which a device installed on one of those vehicles may be operated. Provides that a manufacturer or retailer may not sell a device to any person or entity for any intended use other than operation as permitted under the provision. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $5,000 for each sale of each device, in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2003
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2003 Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Jan 29, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee
Jan 23, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Thomas Holbrook
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