Public Act 103-0099
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Public Act 103-0099 | ||||
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AN ACT concerning transportation.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:
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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.
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