Bill Amendment: IL SB1653 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly

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Bill Title: HWY CD-UNDERPASS HAZARD BAR

Status: 2023-06-09 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0099 [SB1653 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SB1653-Senate_Amendment_001.html

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Sen. Rachel Ventura

Filed: 3/23/2023

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 1653
AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 1653 by replacing
everything after the enacting clause with the following:
"Section 5. The Illinois Highway Code is amended by adding
Section 4-225 as follows:
(605 ILCS 5/4-225 new)
Sec. 4-225. Low-clearance early warning device pilot
program. The Department shall establish a pilot program to
erect early warning devices on or near bridges or viaducts in
this State. Early warning devices may include, but are not
limited to, LiDAR, radar, visual signals, or additional
signage. The Department may work with interested stakeholders
to identify bridges and viaducts for the erection of early
warning devices on roads outside of the Department's
jurisdiction. The pilot program shall include, but is not
limited to, evaluating the effectiveness of an early warning

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device, design specifications, and estimated costs. The
Department may adopt administrative rules regarding the pilot
program. The Department or local authority responsible for
maintaining an early warning device may impose a fine on a
motorist who damages an early warning device. The fine shall
not exceed the cost to repair the device.".