HB0245 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2019 and 2020
HB0245

Introduced , by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/1-144.01 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1412.3 new

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "mobile carrying device". Provides that a mobile carrying device may be operated on a sidewalk or crosswalk so long as it is operated in accordance with local ordinances, a personal property owner is actively monitoring its operation and navigation, and it is equipped with a braking system that enables it to perform a controlled stop. Prohibits a personal property owner operating a mobile carrying device from failing to comply with traffic or pedestrian control devices and signals, unreasonably interfering with pedestrians or traffic, transporting hazardous materials, or operating on a street or highway other than in a crosswalk. Provides that a mobile carrying device has the rights and obligations applicable to a pedestrian in the same circumstances, except that it shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk or crosswalk. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning transportation.

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

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding Sections 1-144.01 and 11-1412.3 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/1-144.01 new)

Sec. 1-144.01. Mobile carrying device.

(a) An electrically powered device that:

(1) is operated on sidewalks and crosswalks and intended primarily for transporting personal property;

(2) weighs less than 90 pounds, excluding cargo;

(3) has a maximum speed of 12.5 miles per hour;

(4) is equipped with a technology to transport personal property with the active monitoring of a property owner; and

(5) is primarily designed to remain within 25 feet of the personal property owner.

(b) A mobile carrying device is not considered a vehicle unless expressly defined by law as a vehicle.

(625 ILCS 5/11-1412.3 new)

Sec. 11-1412.3. Ownership and operation of a mobile carrying device.

(a) A mobile carrying device may be operated on a sidewalk or crosswalk so long as all of the following requirements are met:

(1) the mobile carrying device is operated in accordance with the local ordinances, if any, established by the local highway authority governing where the mobile carrying device is operated;

(2) a personal property owner is actively monitoring the operation and navigation of the mobile carrying device; and

(3) the mobile carrying device is equipped with a braking system that enables the mobile carrying device to perform a controlled stop.

(b) A personal property owner operating a mobile carrying device may not allow the mobile carrying device to do any of the following:

(1) fail to comply with traffic or pedestrian control devices and signals;

(2) unreasonably interfere with pedestrians or traffic;

(3) transport hazardous material; or

(4) operate on a street or highway, except when crossing the street or highway within a crosswalk.

(c) A mobile carrying device has the rights and obligations applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that a mobile carrying device shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or within a crosswalk.

(d) A personal property owner may not operate a mobile carrying device unless the person complies with this Section.

(e) A violation of this Section is a petty offense.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.