Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

625 ILCS 5/11-205

from 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 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/9/2009	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ronald A. Wait
2/9/2009	House	First Reading
2/9/2009	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/11/2009	House	Assigned to Vehicles & Safety Committee
3/11/2009	House	House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Vehicles & Safety Committee
3/11/2009	House	House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Vehicles & Safety Committee; by Voice Vote
3/11/2009	House	Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Vehicles & Safety Committee; 007-000-000
3/11/2009	House	Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/11/2009	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico
3/11/2009	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
3/11/2009	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
3/11/2009	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Chapin Rose
3/17/2009	House	Second Reading - Short Debate
3/17/2009	House	Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2009	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
3/25/2009	House	Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-007-000
3/26/2009	Senate	Arrive in Senate
3/26/2009	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 30, 2009
3/26/2009	Senate	Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
3/30/2009	Senate	First Reading
3/30/2009	Senate	Referred to Assignments
4/22/2009	Senate	Assigned to Transportation
5/8/2009	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

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