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90_SB1844
625 ILCS 5/15-101 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-101
Amends the Vehicle Code. Makes stylistic changes in a
Section concerning the scope and effect of the Chapter of the
Code concerning size, weight, and load permits.
LRB9011674DJcd
LRB9011674DJcd
1 AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing
2 Section 15-101.
3 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
4 represented in the General Assembly:
5 Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by
6 changing Section 15-101 as follows:
7 (625 ILCS 5/15-101) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-101)
8 Sec. 15-101. Scope and effect of Chapter 15.
9 (a) It is unlawful for any person to drive or move on,
10 upon, or across or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit
11 to be driven or moved on, upon, or across any highway any
12 vehicle or vehicles of a size and weight exceeding the
13 limitations stated in this Chapter or otherwise in violation
14 of this Chapter., and The maximum size and weight of vehicles
15 herein specified in this Chapter shall be lawful throughout
16 this State., and Local authorities shall have no power or
17 authority to alter those such limitations except as express
18 authority may be granted in this Chapter.
19 (b) The provisions of this Chapter governing size,
20 weight, and load do not apply to (i) fire apparatus or
21 equipment for snow and ice removal operations owned or
22 operated by any governmental body, (ii) or to implements of
23 husbandry temporarily operated or towed in a combination upon
24 a highway, provided that the such combination does not
25 consist of more than 3 vehicles or, in the case of hauling
26 fresh, perishable fruits or vegetables from farm to the point
27 of first processing, not more than 3 wagons being towed by an
28 implement of husbandry, or (iii) to a vehicle operated under
29 the terms of a special permit issued under this Chapter
30 hereunder.
31 (Source: P.A. 83-831.)