SB 3495

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Includes in the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" a vehicle designated or authorized by a fire department or fire protection district. Includes in the definition of "fire department vehicle" a vehicle that is designated or authorized by a fire department or fire protection district. Permits the use of red or white oscillating, rotating or flashing lights on fire department or fire protection district vehicles. Permits the use of blue oscillating, rotating or flashing lights on rescue squad vehicles not owned by a fire protection district and on vehicles operated by certain persons designated or authorized by a fire department or fire protection district. Permits the installation of a traffic control signal preemption device on a vehicle belonging to a fire protection district. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-105 625 ILCS 5/1-120.7 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: removes changes to the definitions of "authorized emergency vehicle" and "fire department vehicle". Deletes language permitting the use of blue oscillating, rotating or flashing lights on vehicles operated by certain persons designated or authorized by a fire department or fire protection district.