HB 5674 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

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
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Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2010 Last action Jan 11, 2011
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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
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Ronald A. Wait
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