VEH CD-POLICE VEHICLES-LIGHTS
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that audible signals shall be used to warn pedestrians and other drivers of an authorized emergency vehicle's approach. Provides that the driver of a police vehicle must: (1) activate oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights at all times during an emergency response when the maximum speed limit or other traffic regulations are disregarded; (2) use sirens to warn pedestrians and other persons of his or her approach during an emergency response situation; and when the maximum speed limit or other traffic regulations are disregarded; and (3) drive with due regard for the safety of other persons and exercise due care when operating a police vehicle. Provides that the driver of a police vehicle may use a covert approach during an emergency response situation when the situation dictates such covert approach, but must comply with all traffic laws if not utilizing lights and sirens as required by this Act. Defines "emergency response situation". Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2010
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2010
Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 15, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 22, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Vehicles & Safety Committee
Feb 9, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Ronald A. Wait
RRepublican
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