HB 2497

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 94th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Apr 07, 2005
  • Passed House Apr 06, 2005
  • Passed Senate Mar 27, 2006
  • Became Law May 12, 2006

Veh Cd-Engine Braking Signs

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that counties are authorized to post signs that prohibit the driver of a commercial vehicle from operating or actuating any engine braking system that emits excessive noise. Prescribes the content of the sign. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall adopt rules providing for the erection and placement of these signs. Provides that the provision does not apply to the use of an engine braking system that has an adequate sound muffling system in proper working order that prevents excessive noise. Provides that it is a defense that the driver used the engine braking system in an emergency to avoid a collision with a person or another vehicle. Provides that a violation of the provision is an equipment violation punishable by a fine of $75.

Bill Sponsors (1)

Votes


Actions


May 12, 2006

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0756

House

Effective Date January 1, 2007

House

Governor Approved

Apr 25, 2006

House

Sent to the Governor

Mar 27, 2006

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 048-000-000

House

Passed Both Houses

Mar 16, 2006

Senate

Second Reading

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 22, 2006

Senate

Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno

Mar 15, 2006

Senate

Do Pass Transportation; 009-000-000

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 16, 2006

Mar 08, 2006

Senate

Assigned to Transportation

Feb 27, 2006

Senate

First Reading

Senate

Referred to Rules

Feb 24, 2006

Senate

Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett

Apr 07, 2005

Senate

Arrive in Senate

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 8, 2005

Apr 06, 2005

House

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May

Apr 05, 2005

House

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Mar 17, 2005

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

Mar 10, 2005

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee

House

Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

House

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; 027-000-000

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; by Voice Vote

Feb 18, 2005

House

Assigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee

Feb 17, 2005

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jim Sacia

House

Referred to Rules Committee

House

First Reading

House

Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John J. Millner

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