SB 2988

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows counties with a population of less than 3,000,000 and municipalities of 1,000,000 or less inhabitants to establish automated speed enforcement systems in safety zones. Defines the term, "safety zone". Provides that the net proceeds from civil penalties imposed under an automated speed enforcement system shall be divided equally between the municipality or county and the school district in which the automated speed enforcement system is located. Provides that municipalities with less than 1,000,000 inhabitants and counties with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants may not use automated traffic law enforcement systems within a school safety zone without the consent of the school board for that school district. Requires that the municipality or county shall be responsible for entering into contracts with vendors for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the automated speed enforcement system, as well as be responsible for enforcement of the automated speed enforcement system. Makes conforming changes.