Date	Chamber	Action
1/9/2007	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

625 ILCS 5/4-213

from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-213

625 ILCS 5/11-402

from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-402

625 ILCS 5/11-404

from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-404

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, if a damaged vehicle is obstructing traffic lanes, the driver of the vehicle must make every reasonable effort to move the vehicle or have it moved so as not to block the traffic lanes. Provides that, if any peace officer or highway authority official finds a vehicle standing upon a highway in violation of a parking restriction or a disabled vehicle blocking a roadway, he or she may move the vehicle, require its operator to move the vehicle, or provide for its removal by a third party. Provides that the vehicle may be moved to the shoulder of the road, to a position where parking is permitted, or to public parking or storage premises. Provides that the operator or owner of the vehicle removed shall pay the reasonable charges for moving or towing and any storage involved, based upon the applicable local ordinance. Provides that a towing service is not liable for any property damage that occurs as a result of the removal or towing of the vehicle. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2006	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
1/11/2006	Senate	First Reading
1/11/2006	Senate	Referred to Rules
1/9/2007	Senate	Session Sine Die

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