SB1653sam002 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. Rachel Ventura

Filed: 3/29/2023

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 1653

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 1653, AS AMENDED, by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The Illinois Highway Code is amended by adding Section 4-225 as follows:

(605 ILCS 5/4-225 new)

Sec. 4-225. Low-clearance early warning device pilot program. The Department shall establish a pilot program to erect early warning devices on or near bridges or viaducts in this State. Early warning devices may include LiDAR, radar, visual signals, or additional signage. The Department may work with interested stakeholders to identify bridges and viaducts for the erection of early warning devices on roads outside of the Department's jurisdiction. The Department may work with the University of Illinois on the pilot program. The pilot program shall include, but shall not be limited to, evaluating the effectiveness of early warning devices, developing design specifications, and projecting estimated costs. The Department may adopt administrative rules regarding the pilot program. The Department or local authority responsible for maintaining an early warning device may impose a fine on a motorist who damages an early warning device. The fine shall not exceed $1,000.".