LEGISLATION
97th General Assembly
TRAFFIC SAFETY LEGISLATION
PUBLIC ACTS – 3 OCTOBER 2011
HB.147 – P.A…97-0466
School Bus Chemical Test: Allows an employer, upon reasonable suspicion to test a school bus driver permit holder for the presence of drugs, alcohol or intoxicating compounds. Also states, should a driver refuse or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol the SoS shall suspend such driver’s permit for three years. Effective Jan 1, 2012
HB.219 – P.A…97-0016
Seatbelts All Occupants: Requires all passengers in a motor vehicle to wear a safety belt at all times regardless of seating position. Section does not apply to backseat taxicab passengers, authorized emergency vehicles or those issued medical exemptions. Effective Jan 1, 2012
HB.1112 – P.A…97-0108
Violent Crimes Victims: Provides the penalties for speeding in excess of 30 mph or more over the posted speed limit while in a construction, maintenance, or park zone shall be deposited into the Violent Crimes Victims Assistance Fund. Effective July 14, 2011
HB.1220 – P.A…97-0109
Administrative Impound: This legislation creates a new section in the Vehicle Code relating to the release of properly impounded vehicles used in specified offenses. Includes costs associated with removal, impoundment, storage and release of the vehicle.
Effective Jan 1, 2012
HB.1222 – P.A…97-0026
Safety Course Completion Form: Provides the technician conducting the course shall issue letters of completion to those finishing a child passenger protection safety instructional course. Effective Jan 1, 2012
HB.1241 – P.A…97-0471
Accidents DUI Test: Allows for a law enforcement officer to request a chemical test if there is probable cause to believe the driver involved in the crash was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Effective Immediately
HB.1295 – P.A…97-0208
SoS Medical/CDL Card: Requires drivers required to have a federal DOT medical card to provide copies of that medical card ensuring their information is accurate and up-to-date. If a driver’s medical information is found to be fraudulent or expired, his/her CDL may be revoked. Effective Jan 1, 2012
HB.1315 – P.A…97-0017
Cargo Area Passengers: No passengers may ride in the cargo area of a second division vehicle while it is being towed on a public roadway. Exemptions; vehicles being used in a parade, farming activities, if the passenger is over 18 or the vehicle does not exceed 15 mph.
Effective Jan 1, 2012
HB.1593 – P.A…97-0029
Rental Car Auto Enforcement: Provides the lessor of a motor vehicle may not be held liable for an automated enforcement violation upon timely response with the lessee’s name and address. Effective Jan 1, 2012
HB.1702 – P.A…97-0450
Approved DUI Testers: Includes licensed physician assistants and licensed advanced practice nurses to the list of those in the state qualified to draw blood for drug and alcohol testing. Effective Immediately
HB.2265 – P.A…97-0378
MFSAB Definition: Changes the definition of a multi function school activity bus regarding the number of passengers that can be transported on a MFSAB to 11 or more (previously 11-15), including the driver.
Effective Immediately
HB.2267 – P.A…97-0407
Uninsured Vehicle Operation: Provides no person shall operate a motor vehicle not covered under a liability insurance policy. Third and subsequent violators shall pay a $1000 fine. Effective Jan 1, 2012
HB.2836 – P.A…97-0200
Converted Dolly/Semitrailer: Provides a truck tractor semitrailer may draw one converter dolly or one semi trailer; also sets length restrictions.
Effective July 27, 2011
HB.2860 – Amendatory Veto
Red Light Motorcycles: Allows for a motorcyclist or bicyclist, to proceed following the rules applicable at a stop sign, when the light at an intersection fails to cycle to a green after “reasonable time” has passed.
Effective Jan 1, 2012
HB.3300 – P.A…97-0572
Crime Victims Advocate: Requires the Office of the State’s Attorney or victim advocate personnel to provide information regarding programs and counselors assisting victims dealing with trauma, loss or grief.
Effective Jan 1, 2012
HB.3403 – P.A…97-0499
Video Devices: Prohibits vehicles operated on public roadways with a television receiver, video monitor, or video screen producing entertainment/business applications located in a position visible to the driver. This section does not apply to vehicle information/navigation/GPS displays. Effective Jan 1, 2012
HR.383 – Adopted
Helmet Task Force: The resolution urges the Governor and SoS to create a task force educating the public about the importance of children wearing bicycle helmets. Effective Immediately
SB.956 – P.A…97-0039
Oscillating Vehicle Lights: Prohibits the usage of oscillating, flashing or rotating lights except on state, federal or local law enforcement vehicles.
Effective Jan 1, 2012
SB.1585 – P.A…97-0185
Drivers License Medical Review: Allows the Secretary of State to accept medical reports from advanced practice nurses and licensed physicians’ assistants. Effective Immediately
SB.1641 – P.A…97-0144
Low Speed Vehicles: Allows units of local government to authorize operation of vehicles travelling at least 30 mph but not over 35 mph on public roadways if it’s determined the vehicle may be safely operated given other motorists on the roads. Effective July 14, 2011
SB.1669 – P.A…97-0224
School Bus Permit: Provides a list of certain offenses resulting in court supervision that prohibits a driver from being issued a school bus driver permit. Effective Immediately
SB.1913 – P.A…97-0202
Truck Speed Limits: Allows trucks of the first and second divisions to travel at 65 mph on all four lane highways outside the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will establishing a uniform speed limit. Effective Jan 1, 2012
SB.1924 – P.A…97-0229
ID Card Act: Changes provisions regarding the issuance of driver’s license, ID cards, confidentiality of driver medical reports and information on school bus permits/records. Effective July 28, 2011
SB.2064 – P.A…97-0540
Revoke Title Gunrunning: Allows the Secretary of State to suspend registrations on vehicles involved in “gunrunning” as defined in the Criminal Code of 1963 (720 ILCS 5/24-3a). Effective Jan 1, 2012
SR.244 – Adopted
Helmet Task Force: The resolution urges the Governor and SoS to create a task force educating the public about the importance of children wearing bicycle helmets. Effective Immediately
By Mason T. McDaniel, Legislative Coordinator- Division of Traffic Safety
~By Mason T. McDaniel, Legislative Coordinator-Division of Traffic Safety
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