Senate Sponsors: BOMKE AND O'DANIEL. House Sponsors: HOFFMAN-JONES,JOHN-BOST-MATHIAS-BLACK Short description: VEH CD-BLUE-WHITE LIGHT-RESCUE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a vehicle operated by a voluntary member of a rescue squad or a member of a voluntary ambulance unit may be equipped with flashing white headlights and blue grill lights. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Further amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the vehicles of union representatives may be equipped with amber or a combination of amber and white oscillating, rotating and flashing lights. Provides that the lights may be lighted only while the vehicle is within the limits of a construction project or is parked alongside any roadway. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/11-907 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-907 625 ILCS 5/11-908 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-908 Further amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a driver charged with failing to follow the required procedures when approach- ing an authorized emergency vehicle with its lights activated must appear in court to answer the charges. Provides that, upon entering a construction or maintenance zone when workers are present, a person shall make a lane change if it is safe to do so or shall reduce speed and proceed with caution if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe. Provides that a person who violates the provision commits a business offense punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000. Provides that a person charged with the offense must appear in court to answer the charges. Provides that it is a factor in aggravation if the person committed the offense while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds. Provides that the person's driving privileges shall be suspended for 90 days to one year if the violation results in damage to the property of another person, for 180 days to 2 years if the violation results in injury to another person, and for 2 years if the violation results in the death of another person. Provides that the penalties imposed for failing to stop when signaled to do so by a flagger shall be in addition to any penalties imposed for failure to observe proper procedures on entering the construction or maintenance zone. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act are severable. GOVERNOR'S AMENDATORY VETO MESSAGE Recommends that the bill be amended to provide that the amber or combination of amber and white oscillating, rotating and flashing lights on the vehicles of union representatives may be lighted only while the vehicle is within the limits of a construction project. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0872 Last action date: JAN-03-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 2 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status