House Sponsors: CURRY,JULIE. Short description: VEH CD-RR CROSSING STOP SIGNS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission must order the installation of stop signs at all railroad grade crossings not equipped with automatic flashing lights or gates. Requires the Commission to charge the cost of the signs to the Grade Crossing Protection Fund. Provides that the responsible highway authority must install and maintain the signs in accordance with the Commission's order. Provides that failure to stop at a stop sign at a railroad crossing is a petty offense, and a third or subsequent violation within one year of the first violation is a Class C misdemeanor. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Transportation) While HB 2239 does provide for the Grade Crossing Protection Fund to cover the cost of the stop signs, no provision is made for maintenance costs. Further, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices recommends the installation of stop ahead signs. The Department estimates that the cost for the stop ahead signs at all crossings will total $1.025 million. HB 2239 makes no provision for the payment of any of the costs associ- ated with these signs. It appears that the highway authority would be responsible for these expenditures. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status