Bill > HB2442

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to add local and county emergency management services agencies to the list of authorized users of traffic control signal preemption devices. A traffic control signal preemption device is a mechanical or electrical device that changes traffic signals to green or extends green light duration when activated. The bill specifically allows vehicles from local or county emergency management services agencies to install and operate these devices when responding to a genuine emergency and using red oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights, similar to existing permissions for police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency vehicles. Currently, unauthorized installation, transportation, or operation of such a device is a Class A misdemeanor with significant fines. The new provision expands the existing exceptions to traffic signal preemption device restrictions, providing these local and county emergency management agencies with the same signal priority capabilities as other emergency response organizations when responding to critical situations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2442&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104