Sen. Susan Garrett
Filed: 4/21/2004
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1 | AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 728
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2 | AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 728 by replacing | ||||||
3 | everything after the enacting clause with the following:
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4 | "Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding | ||||||
5 | Section 12-602.1 as follows: | ||||||
6 | (625 ILCS 5/12-602.1 new)
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7 | Sec. 12-602.1. Excessive engine braking noise. | ||||||
8 | (a) The driver of a commercial vehicle, as defined in | ||||||
9 | Section 1-111.8 of this Code, may not operate or actuate any | ||||||
10 | engine braking system that emits excessive noise. | ||||||
11 | (b) This Section applies only on highways where appropriate | ||||||
12 | signs prohibiting that operation have been erected. The sign | ||||||
13 | shall state, "EXCESSIVE ENGINE BRAKING NOISE PROHIBITED". | ||||||
14 | (c) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules | ||||||
15 | providing for the
erection and placement of these signs. | ||||||
16 | (d) This Section does not apply to the use of an engine | ||||||
17 | braking system that has an adequate sound muffling system in | ||||||
18 | proper working order that prevents excessive noise. | ||||||
19 | (e) It is a defense to this Section that the driver used an | ||||||
20 | engine braking system that emits excessive noise in an | ||||||
21 | emergency to avoid a collision with a person or another vehicle | ||||||
22 | on the highway. ".
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