Senate Sponsors: FAWELL-KARPIEL. Short description: VEH CD-SPEED LIMIT 65 MPH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to raise the maximum speed limit outside an urban area to 65 miles per hour for any second division vehicle designed or used for the carrying of a gross weight of 8,001 pounds or more, bus (on highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation or the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority), house car, camper, private living coach, recreational vehicle, and vehicle towing any other vehicle. Provides that a first division vehicle may exceed the posted speed limit outside an urban district by 10 miles per hour to overtake and pass a second division vehicle. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status