Bill Status of HB 795   96th General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-POLICE VEHICLES-LIGHTS

House Sponsors
Rep. Ronald A. Wait-John D'Amico-Dennis M. Reboletti-Daniel V. Beiser-Chapin Rose and Eddie Washington

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Dave Syverson)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/11-205from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-205

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the driver of a police vehicle must use oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights when: (1) parking or standing, irrespective of the provisions of the Code; (2) proceeding past a red or stop signal or stop sign; (3) exceeding the maximum speed limits; or (4) disregarding regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions. Provides that the driver of a police vehicle must: (1) activate oscillating lights, rotating or flashing lights, sirens, or any combination of such lights or sirens during a high speed vehicle response; (2) use lights and sirens to warn pedestrians and other persons of his or her approach during an emergency response situation; and (3) drive with due regard for the safety of other persons and exercise due care when operating a police vehicle. Permits the driver of a police vehicle to use a covert approach when the situation dictates, but requires the driver to reduce speed to conform with the current driving conditions in order to lessen the danger posed to the general public. In connection with provisions concerning the duty of the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, provides that if an act of reckless disregard causes great bodily harm or death to any person or persons, that act shall be prima facie evidence that the duty of due regard for the safety of all persons was not met. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that audible signals shall be used to warn pedestrians and other drivers of an authorized emergency vehicle's approach. Provides that the driver of a police vehicle must: (1) activate oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights at all times during an emergency response when the maximum speed limit or other traffic regulations are disregarded; (2) use sirens to warn pedestrians and other persons of his or her approach during an emergency response situation; and when the maximum speed limit or other traffic regulations are disregarded; and (3) drive with due regard for the safety of other persons and exercise due care when operating a police vehicle. Provides that the driver of a police vehicle may use a covert approach during an emergency response situation when the situation dictates such covert approach, but must comply with all traffic laws if not utilizing lights and sirens as required by this Act. Defines "emergency response situation". Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ronald A. Wait
  2/9/2009HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/11/2009HouseAssigned to Vehicles & Safety Committee
  3/11/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Vehicles & Safety Committee
  3/11/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Vehicles & Safety Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/11/2009HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Vehicles & Safety Committee; 007-000-000
  3/11/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/11/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico
  3/11/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
  3/11/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
  3/11/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Chapin Rose
  3/17/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/17/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/25/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
  3/25/2009HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-007-000
  3/26/2009SenateArrive in Senate
  3/26/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 30, 2009
  3/26/2009SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
  3/30/2009SenateFirst Reading
  3/30/2009SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/22/2009SenateAssigned to Transportation
  5/8/2009SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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