Bill > HB4225

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow public transit agencies to use electronic rearview monitoring systems on their commercial motor vehicles as an alternative to traditional mirrors. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection that permits public transit agencies to replace standard mirrors with electronic monitoring systems, but only while a specific federal exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) remains in effect. The original requirement that motor vehicles have mirrors capable of reflecting a view of the highway for at least 200 feet to the rear remains unchanged. The key innovation is providing public transit agencies flexibility in how they meet vehicle visibility requirements, acknowledging potential technological advances in vehicle safety monitoring that could complement or replace traditional mirrors. By tying the alternative to an active federal exemption, the bill ensures that any electronic system used meets federal safety standards and oversight.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4225&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104