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90_HB3220
625 ILCS 5/15-101 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-101
Amends the Vehicle Code provisions on the scope of the
Chapter regulating vehicle size, weight, and load permits to
make stylistic changes.
LRB9009109OBpk
LRB9009109OBpk
1 AN ACT amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing
2 Section 15-101.
3 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
4 represented in the General Assembly:
5 Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by
6 changing Section 15-101 as follows:
7 (625 ILCS 5/15-101) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-101)
8 Sec. 15-101. Scope and effect of Chapter 15. (a) It is
9 unlawful for any person to drive or move on, upon or across
10 or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or
11 moved on, upon or across any highway any vehicle or vehicles
12 of a size and weight exceeding the limitations stated in this
13 Chapter or otherwise in violation of this Chapter, and the
14 maximum size and weight of vehicles herein specified shall be
15 lawful throughout this State, and local authorities shall
16 have no power or authority to alter these such limitations
17 except as express authority may be granted in this Chapter.
18 (b) The provisions of this Chapter governing size,
19 weight and load do not apply to fire apparatus or equipment
20 for snow and ice removal operations owned or operated by any
21 governmental body, or to implements of husbandry temporarily
22 operated or towed in a combination upon a highway provided
23 the such combination does not consist of more than 3 vehicles
24 or, in the case of hauling fresh, perishable fruits or
25 vegetables from farm to the point of first processing, not
26 more than 3 wagons being towed by an implement of husbandry,
27 or to a vehicle operated under the terms of a special permit
28 issued hereunder.
29 (Source: P.A. 83-831.)
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