HB 2902

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a personal delivery device shall be authorized to operate on any sidewalk, crosswalk, or public roadway or highway in the State if the personal delivery device meets specified criteria. Specifies that a personal delivery device shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. Provides that a personal delivery device shall not be deemed a motor vehicle or a vehicle. Provides that a personal delivery device shall be exempt from all vehicle or motor vehicle registration requirements. Requires a personal delivery device operator to maintain an insurance policy that provides general liability coverage of at least $100,000 for damages arising from the combined operations of any personal delivery devices under the personal delivery device operator's control. Prohibits local authorities from enacting or enforcing a rule, regulation, ordinance, or resolution relating to specified aspects of a personal delivery device. Limits home rule powers. Makes conforming changes. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: Provides that a personal delivery device shall be authorized to operate in pedestrian areas (rather than on any sidewalk, crosswalk, or public roadway or highway) in the State if the personal delivery device meets specified criteria. Requires a personal delivery device operator to maintain an insurance policy that provides general liability coverage of at least $500,000 (rather than $100,000) for damages arising from the combined operations of any personal delivery devices under the personal delivery device operator's control. Excludes counties with a population of 3,000,000 or more.