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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that it shall be permissible to operate a non-highway vehicle on all roadways within the boundaries of a municipality with a total population less than 10,000 persons and population density of less than 750 persons per square mile, and the municipality has authorized the use of non-highway vehicles. Provides that a non-highway vehicle being operated within a municipality under the provisions shall be operated only by: (i) a disabled veteran who would be otherwise eligible for a disabled veteran registration plate and who has been issued a person with disabilities parking placard; (ii) on the farthest outside lane or shoulder of a roadway with a speed limit not in excess of 35 miles per hour; (iii) for a distance of less than 5 miles per one-way trip from the point of origin to the point of destination; (iv) with the person with disabilities parking placard displayed; and (v) without crossing any toll roads or limited-access highways. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to create a new provision allowing disabled veterans with disabilities parking placards to operate non-highway vehicles (such as all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, off-highway motorcycles, and recreational off-highway vehicles) on roadways within very small municipalities under specific conditions. The new provision applies only to municipalities with a population of 10,000 or fewer and a population density less than 750 persons per square mile, and where the local government has authorized non-highway vehicle use. The operation of these vehicles is strictly regulated: they must be driven by a disabled veteran, operate only on the outside lane or shoulder of roads with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less, travel less than 5 miles in one trip, display the disabilities parking placard, and avoid crossing toll roads or limited-access highways. This law aims to provide limited mobility options for disabled veterans in small, rural municipalities while maintaining road safety by imposing careful restrictions on vehicle operation. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1349&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1349.htm |
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