HB2598 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
HB2598

Introduced 2/20/2009, by Rep. Frank J. Mautino

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/1-101.8	from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-102.02
625 ILCS 5/1-168.8 new

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Changes the definition of an all-terrain vehicle to any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 50 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less (rather than 900 pounds or less), traveling on 3 or more non-highway tires (rather than low-pressure tires), designed with a seat or saddle for operator use, and handlebars or steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers. Defines "recreational off-road vehicle" as any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 60 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, traveling on 4 or more non-highway tires, designed with a non-straddle seat and a steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers. Provides that all provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code that apply to an all-terrain vehicle shall apply the same to a recreational off-highway vehicle. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning transportation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding Section 1-168.8 and changing Section 1-101.8 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/1-101.8) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-102.02)

Sec. 1-101.8. All-terrain vehicle. Any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 50 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of 1,500 900 pounds or less, traveling on 3 or more non-highway low-pressure tires, designed with a seat or saddle for operator use, and handlebars or steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers.

(Source: P.A. 92-812, eff. 8-21-02.)

(625 ILCS 5/1-168.8 new)

Sec. 1-168.8. Recreational off-highway vehicle. Any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 60 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, traveling on 4 or more non-highway tires, designed with a non-straddle seat and a steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers. All provisions of this Code that apply to an all-terrain vehicle shall apply the same to a recreational off-highway vehicle.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.