Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that audible signals shall be used to warn pedestrians and other drivers of an authorized emergency vehicle's approach. Provides that the driver of a police vehicle must: (1) activate oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights at all times during an emergency response when the maximum speed limit or other traffic regulations are disregarded; (2) use sirens to warn pedestrians and other persons of his or her approach during an emergency response situation; and when the maximum speed limit or other traffic regulations are disregarded; and (3) drive with due regard for the safety of other persons and exercise due care when operating a police vehicle. Provides that the driver of a police vehicle may use a covert approach during an emergency response situation when the situation dictates such covert approach, but must comply with all traffic laws if not utilizing lights and sirens as required by this Act. Defines "emergency response situation". Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-03-15 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB5674 Detail]

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