Section 171.13  Imminent Danger

No person may offer, accept, or transport a hazardous material in commerce by highway in Illinois, regardless of the quantity of hazardous material in the shipment or on the vehicle, if that material poses an imminent danger to the public.  The State Police are authorized to stop any vehicle that constitutes an imminent danger.  For the purpose of this Section, an imminent danger exists if, in the opinion of the State Police officer or the representative of the Department at the scene, the offer, acceptance, or transportation of that hazardous material is likely to cause death, serious illness, or severe personal injury.

(Source:  Added at 29 Ill. Reg. 671, effective December 20, 2004)