95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2007 and 2008
HB4520


 
Introduced , by Rep. Kenneth Dunkin
 
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 		













625 ILCS 5/11-1011.5 new










    Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code.  Prohibits a pedestrian from using a wireless telephone while crossing a roadway.  Makes a violation a petty offense for which a fine not to exceed $25 may be imposed.

















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A BILL FOR









 











HB4520

LRB095 16261 LCT 42281 b






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    AN ACT concerning transportation.


 
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    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
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represented in the General Assembly:


 
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    Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended  by adding 
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Section 11-1011.5 as follows:
 
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    (625 ILCS 5/11-1011.5  new)
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    Sec. 11-1011.5. Pedestrian use of wireless telephone.
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    (a) A pedestrian shall not use a wireless telephone while 
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crossing a roadway.
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    (b) As used in this Section, "wireless telephone" means a 
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device that is capable of transmitting or receiving  telephonic 
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communications without a wire connecting the device to the 
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telephone network.
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    (c) A violation of this Section is a petty offense for 
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which a fine not to exceed $25 may be imposed.