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This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to lower speed limits within urban districts, effective October 1, 2025. Specifically, the default speed limit will change from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour on residential streets and 25 miles per hour on arterial streets, with alley speed limits reducing from 15 to 10 miles per hour. The bill requires the Secretary of State to notify all licensed drivers about these changes by September 1, 2025, through direct postal mail and a statewide communications campaign. During the first 60 days after the speed limit change takes effect, counties, municipalities, and townships with speed enforcement authority may only issue warnings for violations, rather than citations. The bill aims to enhance road safety by reducing vehicle speeds in urban areas, acknowledging that lower speeds can help prevent accidents and minimize potential harm to pedestrians and other road users.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2070&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104