Senate Sponsors: FAWELL. 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 or second division vehicle designed or used for the carrying of a gross weight of 8,000 pounds or less may exceed the posted speed limit outside an urban district by 5 miles per hour to overtake and pass a second division vehicle designed or used for the carrying of a gross weight of 8,001 pounds or more. 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